Cornell University
Business Development & Licensing Associate – Physical Sciences and Engineering
Cornell University, Northeast Ithaca, New York, United States
Business Development & Licensing Associate – Physical Sciences and Engineering
The Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell University seeks a Business Development & Licensing Associate for Physical Sciences and Engineering to join the Business Development and Licensing team at Cornell’s main campus in Ithaca, NY. Well‑qualified candidates will possess prior experience in an academic technology transfer office and knowledge and training in the physical sciences or engineering.
The Role As an Associate for Business Development and Licensing, you will contribute your service‑minded perspective to our collaborative environment that is advancing technology commercialization and partnerships. Under direction of the Business Development Director, you will collaborate with other team members in inventor engagement, technology and portfolio marketing, business development, and contracts for commercialization.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively expanding engagement with faculty, research staff, postdoctoral associates, and students as well as external stakeholders.
Reviewing and assessing new disclosures for assigned cases.
Working with a team to develop technology and portfolio marketing materials, manage or lead campaigns to showcase Cornell technologies and research, and conduct market research and analyses.
Identifying and establishing relationships with strategic industry partners and investors.
Supporting company and investor visits to campus and attending conferences and tradeshows to build long‑term networks.
Participating in licensing negotiations and managing contract tasks.
About Us The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) is Cornell University’s technology transfer office. CTL’s mission is to bring the University’s scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and medical advances to the marketplace for societal benefit and to foster new venture creation and growth to support economic development within New York State and across the nation. The office manages a broad array of technologies for Cornell’s various campuses, including the Ithaca campus, Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell AgriTech in Geneva. To bridge the gap between lab and market, business ideas, and successful startups, CTL also manages the university gap funding series and works closely with the university’s incubators and accelerators to advance commercialization, new ventures, and partnerships. CTL is a part of Cornell Research & Innovation.
What We Need Send us a
cover letter and resume
outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with proven, strong knowledge in the physical sciences or engineering.
Strong interest in academic technology transfer with 3 or more years’ experience in industry or academic tech transfer offices.
Proven team player with ability to interact with a wide range of people in a professional and ethical manner, including colleagues, faculty, students, business development professionals, lawyers, and investors.
Excellent communication skills – listening, presenting, and writing – with proven sensitivity and ability to manage confidential information.
Service‑minded, detail‑oriented individual who thrives in a demanding and collaborative environment that encourages critical, strategic thinking with proven ability to also work and learn independently.
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) or post‑graduate training in physical science or engineering.
Exposure to technology transfer in a university setting, exposure to industrial R&D, industrial technology scouting or acquisition activities, and/or work with technology startups or venture investment activities.
Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software platforms, particularly in the context of technology marketing or R&D partnerships.
Rewards And Benefits
This position is located in Ithaca, New York on the campus of Cornell University. The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that would allow the flexibility to work from outside the office up to two days a week.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays, and two additional floating holidays.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industry: Higher Education
Job family: Administration
Level: F
Pay rate type: Salary
Pay range: $89,016.00 - $103,452.00
Remote option availability: Hybrid
Company: Endowed
Contact Contact Name: Kathy McKee Email: kem342@cornell.edu
EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person … any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability, arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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The Role As an Associate for Business Development and Licensing, you will contribute your service‑minded perspective to our collaborative environment that is advancing technology commercialization and partnerships. Under direction of the Business Development Director, you will collaborate with other team members in inventor engagement, technology and portfolio marketing, business development, and contracts for commercialization.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively expanding engagement with faculty, research staff, postdoctoral associates, and students as well as external stakeholders.
Reviewing and assessing new disclosures for assigned cases.
Working with a team to develop technology and portfolio marketing materials, manage or lead campaigns to showcase Cornell technologies and research, and conduct market research and analyses.
Identifying and establishing relationships with strategic industry partners and investors.
Supporting company and investor visits to campus and attending conferences and tradeshows to build long‑term networks.
Participating in licensing negotiations and managing contract tasks.
About Us The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) is Cornell University’s technology transfer office. CTL’s mission is to bring the University’s scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and medical advances to the marketplace for societal benefit and to foster new venture creation and growth to support economic development within New York State and across the nation. The office manages a broad array of technologies for Cornell’s various campuses, including the Ithaca campus, Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell AgriTech in Geneva. To bridge the gap between lab and market, business ideas, and successful startups, CTL also manages the university gap funding series and works closely with the university’s incubators and accelerators to advance commercialization, new ventures, and partnerships. CTL is a part of Cornell Research & Innovation.
What We Need Send us a
cover letter and resume
outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with proven, strong knowledge in the physical sciences or engineering.
Strong interest in academic technology transfer with 3 or more years’ experience in industry or academic tech transfer offices.
Proven team player with ability to interact with a wide range of people in a professional and ethical manner, including colleagues, faculty, students, business development professionals, lawyers, and investors.
Excellent communication skills – listening, presenting, and writing – with proven sensitivity and ability to manage confidential information.
Service‑minded, detail‑oriented individual who thrives in a demanding and collaborative environment that encourages critical, strategic thinking with proven ability to also work and learn independently.
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) or post‑graduate training in physical science or engineering.
Exposure to technology transfer in a university setting, exposure to industrial R&D, industrial technology scouting or acquisition activities, and/or work with technology startups or venture investment activities.
Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software platforms, particularly in the context of technology marketing or R&D partnerships.
Rewards And Benefits
This position is located in Ithaca, New York on the campus of Cornell University. The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that would allow the flexibility to work from outside the office up to two days a week.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays, and two additional floating holidays.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industry: Higher Education
Job family: Administration
Level: F
Pay rate type: Salary
Pay range: $89,016.00 - $103,452.00
Remote option availability: Hybrid
Company: Endowed
Contact Contact Name: Kathy McKee Email: kem342@cornell.edu
EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person … any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability, arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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