Business Development Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office
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Vacancy will close upon application cut off.

Are you interested in making an impact on the improvement of global health? Are you interested in working in a dynamic organization that values its employees and offers work-life flexibility?

NIAID seeks highly qualified and motivated candidates to fill key positions in its Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO). If you are interested in transferring inventions from the lab to the marketplace that benefit both domestic and global public health, consider joining TTIPO!
TTIPO advances the development and commercialization of biomedical inventions from NIAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research labs and provides a return on taxpayer-funded research investment. TTIPO also manages NIAID and CDC intellectual property assets assigned to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Additionally, TTIPO negotiates license agreements, collaborative research agreements, conditional gifts, and material transfer agreements. See more information about TTIPO.
The business development specialist positions use a unique combination of scientific, business development, marketing, and communication skills to assess the commercial potential of biomedical inventions, seek and promote partnerships to advance the development and commercialization of intellectual assets, and communicate NIAID technology transfer successes. Work closely with scientists, technology transfer and patent specialists, business executives, and partners in biotech, pharma, and diagnostics companies; NIH Office of Technology Transfer; CDC Technology Transfer Office; and others as needed.

Qualifications
Required
• U.S. citizen or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date
• Bachelor’s or graduate/higher-level degree in an eligible scientific field (including life and medical sciences and chemistry)
• Experience in technology transfer and invention development.

Preferred
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in an eligible scientific field is preferred, juris doctor or master’s in business administration with an underlying bachelor’s or master’s degree in an eligible scientific field
• Prior experience in developing technology transfer initiatives and establishing strategic partnerships and alliances with industry
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience in conducting negotiations
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams

TTIPO is located at 5601 Fishers Lane in Rockville, Maryland. TTIPO recognizes the complexity and stresses of life in the 21st century (especially in the Washington, DC metropolitan area) and offers workplace flexibilities, including flexible work hours, telework, and remote work.

To Apply
Visit vacancy announcement numbers NIH-NIAID-DE-24-12245511 (U.S. citizens) and/or NIH-NIAID-MP-24-12245512 (status candidates) to submit your application online through USAJobs.gov. The application period is open from September 23, 2024, until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 2, 2024.

Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. For salary information, refer to the vacancy announcement. A full civil service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available. This position is subject to a background investigation.

For more information or questions about these positions, email NIAIDInnovation@mail.nih.gov. We look forward to speaking with you!

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