Director of Business Development, Health and Biomedical Innovation

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About Brown 

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world. Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.  To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.

About the Opportunity

Brown Technology Innovations is a team of dedicated professionals committed to fostering an entrepreneurial culture within the health and biomedical sectors at Brown University, Brown University Health, and Care New England. Under this cooperative, upcoming new investments in technology transfer initiatives will help health system-based researchers turn their discoveries into real-world applications for patients.  Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Development – Life Sciences, the Director will play an integral role in supporting these new initiatives to integrate and align innovation efforts across all three parties. In this role, the Director serves two key stakeholder groups:

• Faculty and staff inventors responsible for creating innovative technologies.
• Industry partners—including investors, entrepreneurs, and companies—focused on commercializing those technologies.

Major responsibilities include:

• Technology evaluation & intellectual property management
• Deal sourcing, negotiations & execution

The Director must demonstrate expertise in technology evaluation, intellectual property (IP) protection, and the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of transactions across life sciences fields such as therapeutics, diagnostics, and health information technology.

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree required (MD and/or PhD preferred)
• Ideally, a minimum 10 years of experience in academic research, business development, innovation management, or technology commercialization.
• Experience working with or within academic medical centers is a plus.

Job Competencies

• Strong aptitude in patent prosecution and a genuine interest in early-stage technologies and emerging markets.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to convey complex technical, legal, and financial concepts.
• Deep understanding of licensing structures, valuation models, and negotiation strategies for IP and sponsored research agreements.
• Well-developed network of investors, entrepreneurs, and business development professionals in the life sciences sector.
• Ability to work independently, analyze complex policy issues, and follow through with minimal oversight.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies across all organizational levels.
• While this role is hybrid, there is an expectation that the Director will be in-person a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

Additional Information 

• Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter with their application. 
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.
• This is a hybrid position and the employee will be expected to be on campus 3-4 days/week.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.