Senior Business Development and Licensing Manager- Life Sciences and Digital Health
Company:
Dartmouth College
Job Location:
Hanover, New Hampshire
Category:
Economic and Business Development
Type:
Full-Time
Posting date
12/19/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1129502
Hiring Range Minimum
$129,500
Hiring Range Maximum
Commensurate with Experience and Industry Standards
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
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 and commercialize research assets from Dartmouth College, with a focus on the life sciences and digital health. 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 inventions and intellectual property assets, developing relationships with researchers, engaging with industry, supporting Dartmouth start-up companies, and advancing entrepreneurship
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Kim Rosenfield, Director, Technology Transfer Office
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
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84216
Description
Intellectual Property Evaluation and Protection -
30
Description
Business Development, Industry Engagement, and Commercialization-
30
Description
Licensing, Agreements, and Compliance -
30
Description
Education and Office Operations -
10
*
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
*
Performs other duties as assigned.
12/19/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1129502
Hiring Range Minimum
$129,500
Hiring Range Maximum
Commensurate with Experience and Industry Standards
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
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 and commercialize research assets from Dartmouth College, with a focus on the life sciences and digital health. 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 inventions and intellectual property assets, developing relationships with researchers, engaging with industry, supporting Dartmouth start-up companies, and advancing entrepreneurship
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Advanced degree in life sciences or biomedical sciences plus 7or more years' experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience and expertise in life sciences with a broad technical understanding of diverse scientific areas relating to biomedical research and commercialization and digital healthcare or healthcare informatics.
- At least 7+ years of relevant experience in academic technology transfer, business development at a for-profit, or with licensing and commercialization of intellectual property (IP) assets.
- Knowledge of patent law and Federal law and regulations pertaining to intellectual property and academic technology transfer.
- Passion for development and commercialization of early-stage technologies for societal benefit.
- Strong interpersonal, storytelling, and presentation skills.
- Experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating term sheets, options, licenses, and other complex agreements relating to IP. Excellent negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit. Commitment to advancing inventorship and entrepreneurship among underrepresented constituents.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to recommend and take action with confidence.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage a diverse group of activities on a daily basis despite interruptions and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with attention to detail.
- Highly collaborative and open to diverse approaches to solving complex problems.
- Tact, professionalism, and demonstrated experience in working with confidential information and solving difficult problems with tact and discretion.
- Ability to understand and to clearly communicate legal requirements of federal regulations to researchers and other constituencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of computer databases and electronic communications software.
- Industry experience.
- Experience working with startup companies and/or venture capital.
- Extensive network within relevant industries.
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Kim Rosenfield, Director, Technology Transfer Office
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
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84216
Description
Intellectual Property Evaluation and Protection -
- Builds collaborative relationships with faculty and investigators to encourage invention disclosures.
- Identifies, defines, and protects intellectual property, including analyzing patentability and coordinates applications and prosecution with and manages outside counsel.
- Conducts market research and evaluates the commercial potential of intellectual property (IP) assets
- Partners with inventors to design strategies for IP development and commercialization.
30
Description
Business Development, Industry Engagement, and Commercialization-
- Works with researchers to design strategies for commercializing licensable IP through industry partnerships and start-up companies.
- Conducts market research and evaluates the potential impact and value of Dartmouth intellectual property.
- Identifies and cultivates relationships with industry sponsors, investors, and potential licensees.
- Supports new ventures and start-up activity and collaborates with other Dartmouth and external entities to support entrepreneurship.
- Works strategically with inventors, administrators, attorneys, industry representatives, investors, and community partners to identify market trends and revenue opportunities, and to advance commercialization opportunities.
30
Description
Licensing, Agreements, and Compliance -
- Structures, drafts, and negotiates term sheets, option and license agreements, and IP provisions in industry sponsored research agreements and other IP-related agreements.
- Manages licensed portfolios, monitors active agreements and ensures compliance with contractual obligations, including through periodic calls, site visits, and review of reports and ongoing monitoring of public documents.
- Provides guidance on conflicts of interest, export control, and confidentiality issues.
- Structures, drafts, and oversees joint IP projects and collaborations with other institutions and partners.
30
Description
Education and Office Operations -
- Develops and delivers educational workshops and informational sessions on IP and commercialization for faculty, students, and staff.
- Implements policies and strategies for protecting Dartmouth IP and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Participates in professional development to maintain expertise in technology transfer and emerging industry trends.
- Contributes to the development of office infrastructure, policies, and procedures to strengthen technology transfer operations.
- Maintains accurate records of IP and licensing activities; monitors database integrity and reporting accuracy.
- May supervise and work with interns.
10
*
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
*
Performs other duties as assigned.
