• Executive Director, IP & Licensing, Office…

    Boston University (Boston, MA)


    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:** $150,400.00-$210,600.00

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316060 (https://apptrkr.com/6702697)

     

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