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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IP & LICENSING, Office of Technology Development at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Boston, Massachusetts

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IP & LICENSING, Office of Technology Development

Job Description
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IP & LICENSING, Office of Technology Development

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500133801031
Posted Date
11/5/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 52
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$150,400.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$210,600.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Boston University's Technology Development Office is seeking an accomplished and 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. We seek a strategic leader who is committed to fostering innovation, protecting intellectual assets, and advancing Boston University's mission through effective and equitable licensing practices.

Required Skills

Licensed Patent Attorney (Massachusetts license preferred); master's degree in science or technology preferred. . Demonstrated ability to execute in a multi-project environment. Prefer at least 10 years of experience in executing technology related transactions and 5+ years supervisory experience.

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.


Required Skills


Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 52

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316060







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