Licensing and Business Development Associate

MIT • Cambridge, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technology Licensing Office (TLO) is seeking a Licensing and Business Development Associate to provide case triage, case management, and marketing and business development support to Senior Licensing and Business Development Officers, and Licensing and Business Development Officers (LBDs). This role will also undertake critical tasks and activities to support technology evaluation, IP protection, marketing, and licensing of MIT intellectual property (IP).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience in university technology transfer, including internship or equivalent and/or industry experience in related areas (business development)
• Exposure to and general understanding of intellectual property, marketing and commercialization for University IP
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments

Responsibilities

• Provide case triage, case management, and other marketing and business development support to Senior Licensing and Business Development Officers, and Licensing and Business Development Officers (LBDs).
• Undertake critical tasks and activities to support technology evaluation, IP protection, marketing and licensing of MIT intellectual property (IP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level