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Current Job Openings at CTL
Associate Director, Business Development & Licensing (Biomedical Focus)
The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Cornell University is seeking an Associate Director for Business Development & Licensing with a biomedical focus to support the commercialization of university research and medical innovations. This leadership role manages a diverse biomedical technology portfolio, works closely with faculty and research teams, and leads complex licensing, industry partnership, and startup formation efforts. The Associate Director also mentors junior team members, builds long-term industry and investor relationships, and contributes to strategic initiatives that advance Cornell’s research impact across healthcare, biotechnology, and life sciences.
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Business Development & Licensing Associate (Life Sciences focus)
The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Cornell University is hiring a Business Development & Licensing Associate with a life sciences focus to support inventor engagement, technology marketing, and industry partnerships. This role collaborates with faculty, researchers, and external partners to evaluate new disclosures, develop commercialization strategies, conduct market research, and support licensing negotiations. The Associate will work as part of a collaborative technology transfer team helping translate Cornell life science discoveries into real-world applications, partnerships, and startup ventures.
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Ignite Fellow for New Ventures Opportunities
We are looking for candidates who dream big and take risks, want to become a CEO, CSO, or CTO founder, and want to take their entrepreneurial skills to the next level. The Ignite Fellow for New Ventures pre-phase allows any candidates with Ph.D. and master’s degrees to select an eligible Cornell technology from our database and connect with the Cornell inventor, if selected, to partner on a technology venture before applying to the open application cycle.
Current Job Openings at Cornell-licensed Startups
Ava Labs
Cornell-licensed startup Ava Labs has several positions available in Business Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Product.
Embark
Cornell-licensed startup Embark has several positions available in Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Product, Science, and Veterinary.
Halomine
Cornell-licensed startup Halomine has a Senior Scientist -Antimicrobial Materials and Chemistry opening (Ithaca, NY).
If you are a Cornell startup and would like to advertise your current openings, you can contact Lynda Inseque, director, Technology & Venture Initiatives and Engagement at CTL.
