Employment
Working at the intersection of discovery and commercial impact
The career experience at Harvard OTD is stimulating, challenging, and deeply rewarding. Take a look at our current job openings below. All candidates must submit interest via the Harvard Careers website.
Open Positions
Job Summary
The Director of Business Development (DBD) will be responsible for developing and implementing commercialization plans for technologies in the physical sciences, engineering, applied, and computer sciences. This entails assessing the commercial potential and market opportunities for new technologies and formulating strategies for their transfer to society through licensing, startup creation, or partnering with industry. The DBD will manage a portfolio of inventions in diverse fields of technology, including materials science, quantum, AI, energy, medical devices, imaging, and nanotech. S/he will draft term sheets and negotiate license and sponsored research agreements; help create startups and develop relationships with entrepreneurs and investors; support researchers on issues related to technology transfer and business development; prepare technology profiles reflecting the commercial potential of new technologies; identify potential licensees; initiate industry contacts and develop strong relationships with potential commercialization partners; and facilitate interactions among faculty and industry scientists, patent counsel, research sponsors and university administration.
Requisition # 002276SR
Mission-driven
Ask anyone what it's like to work at OTD, and they'll tell you: it's exciting, it's creative, it's fast-paced. Steeped in science, but driven by relationships, it's a place where diverse skill sets are valued and debate fosters mutual respect.
Motivated to advance the mission of a modern research university in service to society, we approach every challenge with a problem-solving mindset. And we deliver results.
“When somebody asks me what I do, I say I work in wonderland: working at the cusp of science and with exceptional people, that’s how it feels.”
– Irit, Business Development
“You might get to say, ‘Hey, Dad, that drug you’re taking, I helped work on that.’”
– Denlyn, IP Administration
“If you’re excited to learn and ready to work hard, the opportunities present themselves in enormous ways.“
– Stephanie, Technology Transactions
“If you ask someone at OTD why they’ve stayed here a long time, it’s the people. They’re willing to go to bat.”
– Jack, IP Administration
The culture in OTD has always been one of pragmatism about getting things done – how do we move things forward and make sure our work is impactful?
Learn more about working at Harvard
Harvard is the country’s oldest and most acclaimed research and teaching institution. To consider the total package of opportunities and benefits, visit Harvard Human Resources.