EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IP & LICENSING, Office of Technology Development

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IP & LICENSING, Office of Technology Development

Boston University's Technology Development Office Is Seeking A Dynamic Executive Director Of Intellectual Property And Licensing To Lead And Manage a Small, Dedicated Team Of Attorneys And Administrators.

This Leader Will Oversee All Aspects Of Intellectual Property Prosecution, Working Closely With Outside Counsel To Promote Collaborative Industry Partnerships And Ensure That Boston University And Boston Medical Center Equitably Share In The Commercial Successes Of Their Innovations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate intellectual property prosecution efforts in collaboration with external counsel.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage licensing agreements and related contracts, including Material Transfer Agreements, Inter-institutional Agreements, and Confidential Disclosure Agreements, with support from the Business Development team.
• Ensure strict compliance with university policies, applicable laws, and sponsor agreement terms.
• Serve as a trusted educational resource for faculty and staff on intellectual property and licensing matters.
• Provide accessible, timely, and professional intellectual property management and licensing services to Boston University, Boston Medical Center, and their faculty and staff.

Qualifications and Required Skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location and Salary Information

Boston, MA, United States

Full-Time / Regular

Salary Grade : 52

Expected Hiring Range : $150,400.00 - $210,600.00

Posted Date : 11 / 5 / 2025

Position Type : Full-Time / Regular

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