What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Associate position at Mass General Brigham?
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Associate is a 2-year, entry level opportunity for an individual with a strong science/technology background and interest in academic deal-making to assist with the commercialization of transformative medical innovations. As an integral member of the Business Development & Licensing team, the Associate will gain experience in technology assessment, deal structuring and deal negotiation in a collaborative environment.
Overall Responsibilities
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$73,798.40 - $107,400.80/Annual
Grade
6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Associate is a 2-year, entry level opportunity for an individual with a strong science/technology background and interest in academic deal-making to assist with the commercialization of transformative medical innovations. As an integral member of the Business Development & Licensing team, the Associate will gain experience in technology assessment, deal structuring and deal negotiation in a collaborative environment.
Overall Responsibilities
- Interfaces with leading Mass General Brigham clinicians, investigators, innovators in assigned domains of disease and or therapeutic modality.
- Conducts assessments of commercial market, unmet need, patentability and stage of development on early stage medical innovations.
- Assists with management of intellectual property portfolios and licensing agreements.
- Contributes to structuring, drafting and negotiation of intellectual property agreements.
- Assists team members in assessment of commercial potential, translational readiness and value of early stage inventions.
- Guided by senior team members, develops commercialization strategies to optimize commercial impact of Mass General Brigham discoveries, including identification and engagement of potential licensees, investors, and collaborators.
- Leads internal due diligence of commercialization pathways and potential licensees.
- Contributes to structuring, drafting and negotiation of agreements.
- Assists senior team members with management of existing licensees.
- Supports internal processes across Licensing team to deliver robust, well-vetted IP portfolios.
- Credibly represents and positions Mass General Brigham in stakeholder interactions. Leverages scientific expertise to gain the confidence, trust and respect of clinicians, scientists, investors, industry representatives, entrepreneurs and administrators.
- PhD with strong interest in the commercialization of early-stage healthcare innovations, or Masters degree in business, law or sciences with a minimum of 1 year of directly relevant business development, licensing, IP management, technology commercialization or deal making experience.
- Curiosity with deep interest in learning about new technology, invention and deal process.
- Highly organized with ability to prioritize effectively and concurrently manage multiple opportunities and relationships with competing deadlines.
- Exceptional verbal, writing, presentation and analytical skills.
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$73,798.40 - $107,400.80/Annual
Grade
6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Salary : $73,798 - $107,401