University of California San Francisco
Alliance Manager, Office of Strategic Alliances
University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
The Business Development and Alliance Manager, Office of Strategic Alliances develops and implements new strategic alliances and business development initiatives for the UCSF research enterprise and health system. Identifies, investigates, and analyzes possible strategic partnerships independently or in coordination with others. Manages ongoing agreements, consortiums, and/or alliances to maximize the value of the relationship for the organization. Provides input on business opportunities with external parties, including programmatic campus initiatives, research projects, aspects of intellectual property (IP), and technology-related issues.
Supports and coordinates with other business development professionals in the Office of Strategic Alliances. This includes improving workflow and coordination by leveraging appropriate tools.
This Business Development and Alliance Manager also works closely with teams in Innovation Ventures to monitor and assure relevant contractual and IP obligations and milestones are met, and to maintain an overall healthy collaborative environment for the program team, including facilitation of disputes and fostering transparency and communication between stakeholders at UCSF and partners. The incumbent will coordinate projects with principal investigators, research service analysts, and the industry contract group on all pre and post-award contracts and agreements, coordinate and run joint steering committee functions, budget and project tracking, and organize symposia and meetings.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related life sciences field and/or equivalent health-related work experience/training
Three (3) or more years of related work experience
Two (2) years of experience working in an academic environment, health science organization, or biotechnology company
Demonstrated leadership experience working within the research environment at a major university or institute or private industry; and ability to work with a variety of public institutions and the capacity to produce creative and innovative solutions and approaches to common problems
High-level interpersonal skills to facilitate interactions with diverse stakeholders in all parts of the organization and ability to reach out to various constituents
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand the varying objectives and needs of faculty and industry sponsors
Ability to market technology to industrial partners
Ability to analyze complex technical data using logic and quantitative reasoning
Thorough knowledge of science
Knowledge of legal/policy, including entrepreneurship, intellectual property, confidentiality, conflict-of-interest, equity positions, indemnification, insurance, and public relations
Thorough knowledge of and application of standard principles, theories, and concepts and techniques 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
Ability to work with a variety of database systems; spreadsheets; reporting systems and electronic document management systems
Ability to effectively coordinate interdisciplinary project teams in a fast environment and multiple competing deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
MA/MS in Biological Sciences
PhD in Biological Sciences, MBA, and/or JD
Knowledge of contracts and grants
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Supports and coordinates with other business development professionals in the Office of Strategic Alliances. This includes improving workflow and coordination by leveraging appropriate tools.
This Business Development and Alliance Manager also works closely with teams in Innovation Ventures to monitor and assure relevant contractual and IP obligations and milestones are met, and to maintain an overall healthy collaborative environment for the program team, including facilitation of disputes and fostering transparency and communication between stakeholders at UCSF and partners. The incumbent will coordinate projects with principal investigators, research service analysts, and the industry contract group on all pre and post-award contracts and agreements, coordinate and run joint steering committee functions, budget and project tracking, and organize symposia and meetings.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related life sciences field and/or equivalent health-related work experience/training
Three (3) or more years of related work experience
Two (2) years of experience working in an academic environment, health science organization, or biotechnology company
Demonstrated leadership experience working within the research environment at a major university or institute or private industry; and ability to work with a variety of public institutions and the capacity to produce creative and innovative solutions and approaches to common problems
High-level interpersonal skills to facilitate interactions with diverse stakeholders in all parts of the organization and ability to reach out to various constituents
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand the varying objectives and needs of faculty and industry sponsors
Ability to market technology to industrial partners
Ability to analyze complex technical data using logic and quantitative reasoning
Thorough knowledge of science
Knowledge of legal/policy, including entrepreneurship, intellectual property, confidentiality, conflict-of-interest, equity positions, indemnification, insurance, and public relations
Thorough knowledge of and application of standard principles, theories, and concepts and techniques 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
Ability to work with a variety of database systems; spreadsheets; reporting systems and electronic document management systems
Ability to effectively coordinate interdisciplinary project teams in a fast environment and multiple competing deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
MA/MS in Biological Sciences
PhD in Biological Sciences, MBA, and/or JD
Knowledge of contracts and grants
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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