Commercialization and Technology Management Associate

About the role

The Commercialization and Technology Management Associate supports the evaluation, protection, marketing, and commercialization of intellectual property generated through Baylor College of Medicine’s research and clinical activities. The role works closely with faculty, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to help translate innovations into products and services that improve patient care and human health. Primary responsibilities focus on technologies related to diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, software, and artificial intelligence, supporting invention assessment, licensing, and technology transfer activities throughout the commercialization lifecycle. This hybrid Houston-based position offers broad exposure to biomedical innovation and opportunities for professional growth in technology commercialization and intellectual property management. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between BCM faculty, researchers, clinicians, and external partners to support technology commercialization activities. Provide guidance on intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization processes, and facilitate communication throughout the innovation lifecycle.
• Evaluate invention disclosures and conduct market, competitive, and commercial assessments for technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, software, and artificial intelligence. Develop recommendations regarding patent protection, licensing, startup formation, and commercialization strategies.
• Coordinate patent-related activities with legal counsel, monitor intellectual property deadlines, maintain portfolio records, and support licensing transactions. Assist with the preparation, negotiation, and administration of technology transfer agreements and related documentation.
• Monitor licensee obligations, royalty reporting, invoicing, and contractual milestones. Maintain accurate records, prepare portfolio reports and metrics, and coordinate with finance, compliance, investigators, and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Develop technology marketing materials, identify prospective licensees and industry partners, and support outreach efforts to advance commercialization opportunities for BCM innovations. Assist in developing commercialization plans and market-entry strategies for emerging technologies.
• Stay informed on trends and best practices in technology transfer, intellectual property, and healthcare innovation. Participate in BCMII initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional activities that advance the commercialization of BCM technologies. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, technical, or business field with experience in healthcare technologies, technology commercialization, intellectual property, business development, or innovation management.
• Advanced degree (MBA, M.S., Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience evaluating technical innovations and supporting patenting, licensing, or commercialization activities in academia, industry, startups, consulting, or technology transfer environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach.

Skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Initiative