Business Development Manager at HarvardUniversity

About You: You are a collaborative, impact-focused problem solver who wants to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the commercialization of novel approaches to global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. You want the freedom to explore, to push the boundaries of what is possible, and to use your ambition to tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced, industry-focused environment. You enjoy working with diverse groups of people and leveraging your expertise to help get innovations that can change the world out of the lab and into the market. About the Role: We are looking for a talented individual to join our community as a Business Development Manager. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Director,- Commercialization, you will provide high-level support for the Institute's fast-paced business development activities by supporting startup formation, sponsored research and collaborations, licensing, and alliance management activities. What you'll do:  • Collaborate with scientific teams to understand their business needs. Create presentations to pitch new technology to potential collaborators and investors. • Independently evaluate business opportunities and conduct in-depth market research and prepare reports and briefing packages with actionable insights. • Solicit investor and industry feedback regarding technology development needs, required evidence and experiments, commercial needs and related fundraising. • Support and execute deals (e.g., industrial sponsored research agreements, options, licenses) to contribute to the Business Development team and individual goals. • Help manage projects associated with contract research organizations and alliances to facilitate completion of deliverables. • Triage and manage information requests from external stakeholders and qualify stakeholders. Maintain the Institute’s Business Development databases. • Provide support to Senior Business Development Director- CommercializationA cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.