University of California , San Francisco
IP SUPV 2
University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Summary
The Industry Contracts Manager uses advanced legal and intellectual property experience and knowledge to resolve highly complex issues with organization-wide impact.Regularly works on highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factorsExercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining resultsConsidered a subject matter expert in the organization and often recognized as an expert externally in the intellectual property / technology transfer industryProvides direction to departmental staff according to established policies and management guidance. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staffRecommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly.Provides priority setting and workflow analysisThe final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $124,400 - $124,400 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required Qualifications
BA/BS degree with a major in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceFive (5) or more years of work experience in administrative analysis, operations research, or experience in drafting and negotiating research contracts and/or intellectual property agreements or related work experienceState-of-the-art knowledge in subject area and broad application of government, business and legal principles, theories and concepts such as laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, industry-university research collaborations, and technical skills in area of expertiseDemonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a cross-functional team, as well as in varied environments and with a diversity of personalitiesDemonstrated ability to understand the varying objectives and needs of faculty, the university, and industry sponsors, and to apply and implement creative solutions to complex problems that mitigate risks and respect the policies and needs of each party in a negotiationRecognized expert in drafting and negotiating contracts and grants containing complex intellectual property termsAbility to direct work of professional staffDemonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills(1) Ability to prioritize; (2) the ability to be flexible; (3) ability to work independently and still be a team player; (4) ability to work with various personalities; and (5) ability to provide quality customer serviceDemonstrated professional experience, business acumen, judgment and integrity to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing and advancing the University's best interestsDemonstrated ability to apply and implement creative solutions to complex problems that respect the policies and needs of each partyAbility to analyze complex technical data using logic and quantitative reasoningPrior professional experience, demonstrating business acumen, judgment and integrity to effectively train and supervise professional staffPreferred Qualifications
MBA, JD, or PhD in a related scientific fieldCurrent working knowledge of pharma and biotech market trendsDemonstrated knowledge of the legal distinctions between gifts, contracts, and grants and the ability to explain these distinctions to faculty, staff, and industry sponsorsPrior experience training, mentoring and/or supervising staffExperience with research administration or contract negotiation/managementPrior bench research experiencePrior experience working in negotiating intellectual property related agreements at a major university or similar large, complex organization
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.
Department Description
The Industry Contracts Division is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and signing all industry sponsored research agreements between UCSF and industry sponsors. These contracts include clinical trial agreements, clinical service agreements inbound software licensing agreements, material transfer agreements (incoming materials of all types and outgoing clinical specimen or data), equipment loan agreements, sponsored research agreements, strategic alliance agreements, collaboration agreements (including beta testing agreements), fellowships, and confidentiality agreements.
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. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
The Industry Contracts Manager uses advanced legal and intellectual property experience and knowledge to resolve highly complex issues with organization-wide impact.Regularly works on highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factorsExercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining resultsConsidered a subject matter expert in the organization and often recognized as an expert externally in the intellectual property / technology transfer industryProvides direction to departmental staff according to established policies and management guidance. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staffRecommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly.Provides priority setting and workflow analysisThe final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $124,400 - $124,400 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required Qualifications
BA/BS degree with a major in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceFive (5) or more years of work experience in administrative analysis, operations research, or experience in drafting and negotiating research contracts and/or intellectual property agreements or related work experienceState-of-the-art knowledge in subject area and broad application of government, business and legal principles, theories and concepts such as laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, industry-university research collaborations, and technical skills in area of expertiseDemonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a cross-functional team, as well as in varied environments and with a diversity of personalitiesDemonstrated ability to understand the varying objectives and needs of faculty, the university, and industry sponsors, and to apply and implement creative solutions to complex problems that mitigate risks and respect the policies and needs of each party in a negotiationRecognized expert in drafting and negotiating contracts and grants containing complex intellectual property termsAbility to direct work of professional staffDemonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills(1) Ability to prioritize; (2) the ability to be flexible; (3) ability to work independently and still be a team player; (4) ability to work with various personalities; and (5) ability to provide quality customer serviceDemonstrated professional experience, business acumen, judgment and integrity to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing and advancing the University's best interestsDemonstrated ability to apply and implement creative solutions to complex problems that respect the policies and needs of each partyAbility to analyze complex technical data using logic and quantitative reasoningPrior professional experience, demonstrating business acumen, judgment and integrity to effectively train and supervise professional staffPreferred Qualifications
MBA, JD, or PhD in a related scientific fieldCurrent working knowledge of pharma and biotech market trendsDemonstrated knowledge of the legal distinctions between gifts, contracts, and grants and the ability to explain these distinctions to faculty, staff, and industry sponsorsPrior experience training, mentoring and/or supervising staffExperience with research administration or contract negotiation/managementPrior bench research experiencePrior experience working in negotiating intellectual property related agreements at a major university or similar large, complex organization
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.
Department Description
The Industry Contracts Division is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and signing all industry sponsored research agreements between UCSF and industry sponsors. These contracts include clinical trial agreements, clinical service agreements inbound software licensing agreements, material transfer agreements (incoming materials of all types and outgoing clinical specimen or data), equipment loan agreements, sponsored research agreements, strategic alliance agreements, collaboration agreements (including beta testing agreements), fellowships, and confidentiality agreements.
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. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.