What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing and Business Development Associate position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
LICENSING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, Technology Licensing Office , to provide case triage, case management and other marketing and business development support to Senior Licensing and Business Development Officers, and Licensing and Business Development Officers (LBDs); and undertake critical tasks and activities to support technology evaluation, IP protection, marketing and licensing of MIT intellectual property (IP).
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of one year of relevant experience in university technology transfer, including internship or equivalent and/or industry experience in related areas (business development); exposure to and general understanding of intellectual property, marketing and commercialization for University IP; strong verbal and written communications skills; good organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent problem-solving skills; strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective working relationships; and ability to work as part of a team and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments.
This is a hybrid position.
Tuesday and Wednesday are the TLO in-office core days; additional in-office days are expected to meet business needs.
7/7/2026
LICENSING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, Technology Licensing Office , to provide case triage, case management and other marketing and business development support to Senior Licensing and Business Development Officers, and Licensing and Business Development Officers (LBDs); and undertake critical tasks and activities to support technology evaluation, IP protection, marketing and licensing of MIT intellectual property (IP).
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of one year of relevant experience in university technology transfer, including internship or equivalent and/or industry experience in related areas (business development); exposure to and general understanding of intellectual property, marketing and commercialization for University IP; strong verbal and written communications skills; good organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent problem-solving skills; strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective working relationships; and ability to work as part of a team and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments.
This is a hybrid position.
Tuesday and Wednesday are the TLO in-office core days; additional in-office days are expected to meet business needs.
7/7/2026