Senior Business Development and Licensing Manager- Engineering, Physical Sciences, AI, and Digital I

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• $52k Per Year Senior Business Development and Licensing Manager
• Engineering, Physical Sciences, AI, and Digital I Dartmouth College

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Location:

Hanover, NH

• 03755 Positions available: 1 Job #: 84307

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Dartmouth College

Posted:

12/19/2025

Web Site:

home.dartmouth.edu Onsite /

Remote:

Work at home all of the time

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Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Telework & Remote Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Hours 40 Hours Per Week Job Description . Reporting to the Director and collaborating with the collegial Technology Transfer team, researchers, and other Dartmouth colleagues, the Senior Business Development and Licensing Manager will manage intellectual property (IP) and commercialize research assets from Dartmouth College, with a focus on engineering, and physical sciences, digital, media, copyrighted assets, and computer science innovations, and AI enablement of assets resulting from Dartmouth research. They will be responsible for supporting Dartmouth researchers and advancing Dartmouth technology for the betterment of the world by identifying, evaluating, marketing, and licensing Dartmouth discoveries, creations, and associated IP assets, developing relationships with researchers, engaging with industry, supporting Dartmouth start-up companies, and advancing entrepreneurship. Description Required Qualifications

• Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience Required Qualifications
• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field plus 7 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience.
• Experience in computer sciences, engineering, or physical science, with a broad technical understanding of related technical and scientific areas.
• At least 7+ years of relevant experience in academic technology transfer or business development in a for-profit with a proven track record of success in licensing and commercialization of IP assets.
• Knowledge of IP law and open-source protocols, and of Federal law and regulations pertaining to IP and academic technology transfer.
• Experience in management and monetization of engineering, physical science, data, AI, digital, and/or media assets, with expertise in digital transformation, including areas like data analytics.
• Strong ability to understand and convey the value of engineering, digital and IT-related technologies and AI to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for development and commercialization of early-stage technologies for societal benefit.
• Strong interpersonal, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating term sheets, options, licenses, and other complex agreements relating to IP. Excellent negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit. Commitment to advancing inventorship and entrepreneurship among underrepresented constituents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to recommend and take action with confidence.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage a diverse group of activities on a daily basis despite multiple interruptions and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with attention to detail.
• Highly collaborative and open to diverse approaches to solving complex problems.
• Tact, professionalism, and demonstrated experience in working with confidential information and solving difficult problems with tact and discretion.
• Ability to understand and to clearly communicate legal requirements of federal regulations to researchers and other constituencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of computer databases and electronic communications software. Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field.
• Industry experience.
• Experience working with startup companies and/or venture capital.
• Extensive network within relevant industries.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Kyle Hastbacka Department Contact Phone Number kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Kim Rosenfield, Director, Technology Transfer Office Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

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//policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Additional Instructions Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84220 Key Accountabilities Description Intellectual Property Evaluation and Protection

• Builds collaborative relationships with faculty and investigators, encouraging disclosures of ideas and creations for potential commercial development.
• Identifies, defines, and analyzes patentability of inventions. Manages patent prosecution and protects IP in digital, copyrighted, AI-enabled, and software-related technologies, in areas beyond traditional patentable inventions.
• Works with researchers and outside counsel and manages outside counsel, as appropriate, to secure protection through copyrights, patents, and other innovative methods.
• Conducts market research and evaluates the commercial potential of IP assets, assesses appropriateness of marketing through open-source channels.
• Works strategically with inventors, counsel, industry partners, and community stakeholders to advance commercialization opportunities. Percentage Of Time 30 Description Licensing, Agreements, and Compliance
• Structures, drafts, and negotiates term sheets, option and license agreements, and IP provisions in industry sponsored research agreements and other IP-related agreements.
• Manages licensed portfolios, monitors agreements, and ensures compliance with agreement terms and conditions, including through periodic calls, site visits, and review of reports and ongoing monitoring of public documents.
• Structures, drafts, and oversees joint IP projects and collaborations with other institutions and partners.
• Provides guidance on IP, conflicts of interest, export control, compliance, and confidentiality issues. Percentage Of Time 30 Description Business Development, Industry Engagement, and Commercialization
• Conducts market research and evaluates the potential impact and value of Dartmouth IP.
• Works with researchers to design strategies for commercializing licensable IP through industry partnerships and start-up companies.