What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Development and Licensing Manager- Engineering, Physical Science position at Dartmouth College?
Position Information
| Posting date | 12/19/2025 |
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| Closing date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Number | 1129501 |
| Position Title | Senior Business Development and Licensing Manager- Engineering, Physical Sciences, AI, and Digital Innovation |
| Hiring Range Minimum | $129,500 |
| Hiring Range Maximum | Commensurate with Experience and Industry Standard |
| Union Type | Not a Union Position |
| SEIU Level | Not an SEIU Position |
| FLSA Status | Non-Exempt |
| Employment Category | Regular Full Time |
| Scheduled Months per Year | 12 |
| Scheduled Hours per Week | 40 |
| Schedule | |
| Location of Position | Hanover, NH |
| Remote Work Eligibility? | Hybrid |
| Is this a term position? | No |
| If yes, length of term in months. | NA |
| Is this a grant funded position? | No |
| Position Purpose | 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 |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| 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. https://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 -
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| Percentage Of Time | 30 |
| Description | Licensing, Agreements, and Compliance -
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| Percentage Of Time | 30 |
| Description | Business Development, Industry Engagement, and Commercialization -
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| Percentage Of Time | 30 |
| Description | Operations and Education -
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| Percentage Of Time | 10 |
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| -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. |
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| -- | Performs other duties as assigned. |
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Salary : $129,500