Associate Industry Contract Officer

Job Function Summary:

Involves advising on intellectual property (IP) rights protection, business startup and other technology transfer related issues. Evaluates the commercial potential of research results, obtains and manages the appropriate IP rights protection, markets inventions and software, and / or biological / tangible materials; drafts and negotiates, and manages IP licenses and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and advises on IP terms in research and collaboration agreements. Supports companies who wish to sponsor research and / or license technologies. Facilitates administration of federal and state laws regarding research, conflict of interest, IP, contracts and employment. Works with outside patent attorneys to file patent applications.

Custom Scope (customizable, will be used in the job posting/advertisement):

Draft, negotiate and administer primarily Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), consistent with current divisional workload assignments. As needed, the incumbent may also negotiate and administer Data Transfer Agreements, Equipment Loan Agreements, Clinical Service Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, and other industry-related research agreements. Support companies who wish to sponsor research. Facilitate compliance and administration of federal and state laws regarding research, conflict of interest, IP, contracts and employment. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Works under direction of higher-level officer where some interpretation of established work policies and procedures is required, and, at times deviation from standard work practices may be needed.

Department Overview (please write a brief description of your department/unit that you would like to be included in the job posting/advertisement)

The Office of Sponsored Research is an advocate for all researchers at UCSF and provides them with comprehensive pre-award services. The OSR, a $23M operation, is comprised of eleven shared service teams, including 151 Proposal and Grants Specialist and Officers, Contract and Award Specialists and Officers, Associates, and Assistant Team Managers and Team Managers supporting 2000+ faculty, and is responsible for all pre-award grant activity for the campus.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor''s degree in related area.
• Skill in analyzing information and objectives to define problems, ability to identify relevant issues or concerns, formulate alternatives to affect resolution, and select alternative resolutions having evaluated risk benefit; ability to interpret the varying objectives and needs of investigators and sponsors in order to provide advice on appropriate mechanism for support.
• Demonstrated customer service skills in a fast-paced, high-volume, dynamic and intellectually challenging work environment. Sensitivity to sponsor and investigator confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize diverse projects and exceptional time management skills;
• Ability to be flexible and to work with various personalities; ability to work independently yet know when to ask questions; team player open to suggestions and guidance.
• Exceptional inter-personal and communication skills; oral and written; good decision-making skills.
• Business development and/or contracts experience, including drafting and negotiating agreements;

Preferred Qualification:

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of and application of standard principles, theories and concepts such as laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, university technology transfer, and general scientific and / or technical skills in subject matter area.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law.
• Knowledge of UC policies and practices with regards to industry relations.
• Prior work experience in industry, preferably in the biotech, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or technology industries; preferably experience in negotiating and/or managing one or more of the following - clinical trial agreements, industry collaboration agreements, industry-sponsored research agreements and/or material transfer agreements, with special attention to intellectual property issues including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and software administration and licensing.
• Prior University research administration experience.

% of timeEssential Function (Yes/No)Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)70YesDraft and negotiate primarily Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), consistent with current divisional workload assignments, applying intellectual property, risk management, regulatory compliance, and University policies and principles. As needed, negotiate and administer Data Transfer Agreements, Equipment Loan Agreements, Clinical Service Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, and other industry-related research agreements.10YesUnder general supervision, assists with conducting legal and / or policy analysis and recommends exceptions to policy and advises researchers on basic contracts and agreements in sponsored and collaborative research agreements including intellectual property clauses.5Yes

Attend meetings, conferences, events, etc. as needed.

Business Development and Networking, including:

• Develop, implement and maintain industry contacts database;

• Develop and implement public relations and marketing tools to achieve ICD goals;

Meet regularly with UCSF faculty and researchers to understand UCSF research projects.

10YesSpecial Projects as Needed5YesTrain and educate campus about Industry Sponsored Agreements - Policies, Practices, etc and how to work with industry. Develop presentations. % of timeEssential Function (Yes/No)Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)70YesDraft and negotiate primarily Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), consistent with current divisional workload assignments, applying intellectual property, risk management, regulatory compliance, and University policies and principles. As needed, negotiate and administer Data Transfer Agreements, Equipment Loan Agreements, Clinical Service Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, and other industry-related research agreements.10YesUnder general supervision, assists with conducting legal and / or policy analysis and recommends exceptions to policy and advises researchers on basic contracts and agreements in sponsored and collaborative research agreements including intellectual property clauses.5Yes

Attend meetings, conferences, events, etc. as needed.

Business Development and Networking, including:

• Develop, implement and maintain industry contacts database;

• Develop and implement public relations and marketing tools to achieve ICD goals;

Meet regularly with UCSF faculty and researchers to understand UCSF research projects.

10YesSpecial Projects as Needed5YesTrain and educate campus about Industry Sponsored Agreements - Policies, Practices, etc and how to work with industry. Develop presentations.