Senior Commercialization and Technology Management Associate

About the role

The Senior Commercialization and Technology Management Associate – Therapeutics plays a critical role in advancing innovative therapeutics from discovery to commercialization by partnering with faculty innovators to evaluate, protect, and develop Baylor College of Medicine intellectual property. The position leads commercialization activities across a diverse portfolio of therapeutic technologies, including small molecules, biologics, vaccines, immunotherapies, and cell and gene therapies, while developing licensing, startup, and industry partnership opportunities. The role collaborates with researchers, investors, industry partners, and legal counsel to drive IP strategy, negotiate commercialization agreements, and support translational development efforts. As a senior team member, the associate provides mentorship to junior staff and contributes to strategic initiatives that advance the mission of the BCM Innovation Institute.

Responsibilities

• Technology Evaluation and Commercialization Strategy (30%) – Independently manage a portfolio of therapeutic technologies arising from Baylor College of Medicine research programs; evaluate invention disclosures, conduct market and competitive assessments, recommend IP protection strategies, and develop commercialization plans; work closely with faculty innovators to identify licensing, translational development, and startup formation opportunities.
• Business Development and Industry Engagement (25%) – Develop and execute outreach strategies to identify and engage biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical organizations, investors, entrepreneurs, and other commercial partners; prepare technology marketing materials, present opportunities to external stakeholders, and cultivate relationships that facilitate licensing transactions, sponsored research collaborations, and startup creation; represent BCM Innovation Institute at industry meetings, conferences, and partnering events.
• Agreement Negotiation and Licensing Management (20%) – Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of licensing and commercialization-related agreements, including license agreements, option agreements, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and inter‑institutional agreements; develop business and financial terms appropriate to the stage of technology development and coordinate with faculty, legal counsel, and external partners.
• Intellectual Property Portfolio Management (10%) – Collaborate with inventors, external patent counsel, and Baylor’s Office of General Counsel to develop and manage IP portfolios; oversee patent filing and prosecution activities, evaluate patentability and competitive positioning, monitor critical deadlines, and provide strategic recommendations regarding continuation, expansion, licensing, or discontinuation of patent assets.
• Post‑Agreement Compliance and Portfolio Oversight (5%) – Monitor active agreements to ensure compliance with diligence obligations, reporting requirements, financial commitments, and development milestones; support royalty administration, revenue management, and compliance activities associated with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements; maintain accurate records and contribute to institutional reporting and benchmarking.
• Faculty Relationship Management (5%) – Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty innovators by providing guidance on IP, commercialization strategy, licensing, and industry engagement; communicate complex scientific, legal, and business concepts clearly and promote faculty participation throughout the commercialization process.
• Leadership, Mentorship, and Strategic Initiatives (5%) – Provide mentorship and guidance to junior commercialization professionals, fellows, and trainees; contribute to process‑improvement initiatives, departmental strategic planning, and special projects that advance the mission of the BCM Innovation Institute; support organizational goals related to technology transfer, startup formation, industry engagement, and commercialization outcomes.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S., MBA, Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent).
• Experience in academic technology transfer, biotechnology, pharmaceutical business development, licensing, or related commercialization activities, with demonstrated success evaluating technologies, developing commercialization strategies, and negotiating licensing transactions.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic development, intellectual property strategy, licensing, business development, and technology commercialization, including familiarity with biologics, small molecules, vaccines, immunotherapies, and cell and gene therapies.

Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Pay

Salary Range: $99,213 – $116,721

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid within Greater Houston, TX.