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
Requisition # 58905BR
Job Summary
The Business Development Associate works within the Office of Technology Development (OTD) at the Harvard Medical School office, under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Director, Harvard Medical School. The position will be responsible for assisting the Directors of Business Development (DBDs) in managing a portfolio of time-sensitive projects in the area of medical/biological science and providing support and reporting to the DBDs and other staff as may be required. The position will also interact with peer institutions and other academic institutions, as well as representatives from industry, as appropriate. Other duties as needed.
Requisition # 63407BR
Job Summary
Working in the Corporate Alliances group within the Office of Technology Development (OTD), the Associate Director, Alliance Management will manage multi-program research alliances that have been or will be created between Harvard OTD and pharmaceutical or biotech industry partners. The goal of Harvard’s Corporate Alliances team is to maximize the value of strategic research alliances with industry by establishing collaborative research plans for the development of innovative biomedical/pharmaceutical /therapeutic technologies based on common research and development interests, and by ensuring that relationships between Harvard faculty and industry partners remain aligned, collaborative and productive.
Requisition # 63856BR
Job Summary
Working in the Corporate Alliances group within the Office of Technology Development (OTD), the Alliance Director will oversee multi-program research alliances that have been or will be created between Harvard OTD and pharmaceutical or biotech industry partners. The goal of Harvard’s Corporate Alliances team is to maximize the value of strategic research alliances with industry by establishing collaborative research plans for the development of innovative biomedical/pharmaceutical /therapeutic technologies based on common research and development interests, and by ensuring that relationships between Harvard faculty and industry partners remain aligned, collaborative and productive.
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.