Director of business development – Life Sciences

Ariel Scientific Innovations Ltd., the tech-transfer office of Ariel University, is recruiting a business development director for life science/healthcare technologies. Technology commercialization typically overlaps technology, business, IP, and law. We seek someone who can implement commercialization strategies for life sciences across various disciplines. A successful candidate will help translate faculty and scientists’ ingenuity and ideas through marketing and licensing to third parties who can further develop technologies for impact in the world, including licenses to startup companies. Also Establish contact and cooperation with senior scientists in the academy and develop and manage collaborations Business / professional with Israeli and international companies in the above fields.

Key responsibilities include:

•  Scouting the campus to become familiar with researcher activities
•   Evaluating new technologies
•   Marketing and scientific analysis of technologies developed at Ariel University
•  Developing and deciding on the intellectual property portfolio
•  Developing and implementing strategies for the marketing and licensing of these technologies to commercialization partners
•  Negotiating licenses and other relevant agreements and supporting post-license activities

Position Requirements:

•  Advanced degree in life science or biotechnology. MBA is a plus
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
•  Multitasking capabilities
•  Ability to produce marketing materials (PPT, 1-pagers)
•  Presentation skills
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  Experience with Startups and new product development
•  Acquaintances with industrial companies and with government programs 
•  Professional English (writing and speaking)
•  Understanding of IP protection processes (patents)
•  Ability to gather information and perform research utilizing databases and other online sources
•  Able to identify partners, negotiate and execute license agreements
•  Knowledge of Investments and valuations
•  Network of business contacts
•  5 years of experience in a similar position is preferred
•  Availability to start in the near future