QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in science and/or business administration/management, or equivalent, is required; an advanced degree, such as a Master's or PhD is preferred.
• Degree in business administration and/or management is preferred.
• Three to seven years of related experience required, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or technology industries.
• Existing relationships in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or technology.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the Market Strategist Lead in BODFI.
• Manages portfolio of medical innovations with a focus on Cancer Biology, Drug Development, or Software, Data Sciences & Computational Biology and deliver high value commercial outcomes.
• Manages junior licensing managers and staff.
• Develops and implements strategies for efficiently ensuring compliance with license-related regulations.
• Manages and develops relationships w/licensees, sponsors and potential partners.
• Develops strategy to enhance commercial impact, economic returns and cost savings of key and emerging DFCI's discoveries.
• Negotiates and drafts licensing agreements, options, stock agreements that require an understanding of complex deal structures.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral, written, communication, and analytical skills are required. Must be able to communicate proactively.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
• Strong negotiation and organization skills.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and complex organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Flexibility with changes in environment and role.