Reporting to the Associate Provost and Chief Technology Development Officer, the Director of Business Development (DBD) will support OTD鈥檚 core mission to 1) commercialize technologies emerging from Harvard labs and 2) secure funding from corporate sources to advance research.
The DBD will be responsible for developing and implementing commercialization plans for technologies in the physical sciences, engineering, applied, and computer sciences. This entails assessing the commercial potential and market opportunities for new technologies and formulating strategies for their transfer to society through licensing, startup creation, or partnering with industry. The DBD will manage a portfolio of inventions in diverse fields of technology, including materials science, quantum, AI, energy, medical devices, imaging, and nanotech. S/he will draft term sheets and negotiate license and sponsored research agreements; help create startups and develop relationships with entrepreneurs and investors; support researchers on issues related to technology transfer and business development; prepare technology profiles reflecting the commercial potential of new technologies; identify potential licensees; initiate industry contacts and develop strong relationships with potential commercialization partners; and facilitate interactions among faculty and industry scientists, patent counsel, research sponsors and university administration.
Harvard University has retained Park Square Executive Search to conduct the search for this position. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent to Bruce Rychlik, Managing Partner, or Jack Carter, Principal, of Park Square Executive Search at harvardotd@parksquare.com Please do not apply via the Harvard portal.
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