Industry Agreements Officer

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Job Number 1808115
Recruitment Type Open
Job Title Industry Agreements Officer
Division Research [305]
Department Industry Alliances & Technology Commercialization (IATC)
Hiring Unit Industry Alliances & Technology Commercialization (IATC)
Job Open Date 07-20-2018
Position is open until filled; initial review of application materials will begin on: 08-12-2018
Appointment Type Career [2]
Start Date Immediate Opening
End Date None
Shift Differential No
Furlough No
Furlough time period
Schedule Full time
Days per week 5
Average hours per day 8
Percent of Time 100%
Fixed or Variable? Fixed
Average hours per week 40
Days of the week Mon-Fri
Shift Days
Additional Comments This position requires passing a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check. Please note: Time required to complete this process may vary and can be lengthy.
Salary Information Starting Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000/annually.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits Eligibility This position is eligible for Full benefits.
Classification Intellectual Property Officer 3 [0338]
Personnel Program Professional Support Staff (PSS)
Salary Grade 26
EEO/Affirmative Action Statement The University of California 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, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
Summary Statement 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.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research (IATC), the Industry Agreements Officer will draft and negotiate complex research collaboration agreements with industry partners. The Officer will manage the full spectrum of industry agreements and related management transactions. The Officer will work closely with the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) with regard to intellectual property policy matters and with various campus units for related administrative issues. The Officer will have delegated signing authority for UCSC industry research agreements.

The Industry Agreements Officer must be adaptable, dynamic, enthusiastic, energetic and ready to do what the task requires to ensure UCSC meets and exceeds the expectations of its stakeholders. Must be a business professional who has significant experience in the development and negotiation of contractual agreements, a strategic thinker and self-driven, and has a strong understanding of the fundamentals of patent and copyright law. This position would be of interest to someone who wishes to work in contract development and administration at a not-for-profit, technology commercialization organization and be involved in a complex, dynamic and diverse environment.

The Industry Agreements Officer is a professional who uses skills as a seasoned, experienced intellectual property / technology licensing / transfer professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organization policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

The office of Industry Alliances & Technology Commercialization (IATC) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is part of the Office of Research. We are responsible for the administration and management of intellectual property (IP), licensing and commercialization.

IATC Mission
Build a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture to accelerate the adoption of UCSC inventions, cultivate sustainable strategic partnerships, and enable our campus to be an innovation powerhouse delivering social and economic benefits to our local and global communities.
Vision

IATC Vision
UCSC IATC will be the recognized leader in building, growing, and running a productive, collaborative, and efficient tech transfer and innovation support office for a public university.

IATC Objectives
1. Expand the UCSC IP portfolio in research areas that currently have high commercial interest or societal benefit, have not historically engaged IATC, or are significant research strengths for UCSC
2. Increase the number of opportunities for UCSC students and faculty to collaborate with a wide spectrum of industry partners
3. Accelerate the commercialization of innovations resulting from UCSC research through licensing and startups benefiting the local economy
4. Increase UCSC revenue from industry-sponsored research and IP licensing
Qualifications / Competencies A four-year Bachelor's degree in related area.

Law degree (JD) or equivalent significant experience in drafting and negotiating legal agreements.

At least 5 years of contract development, negotiation and administration.

At least 5 years of experience in negotiating technology/research agreements.

At least 2 years working with intellectual property in a university technology transfer office.

At least 2 years if working experience in financial budget development, monitoring and/or reporting.

Experience coordinating collaborative work with multiple partners and stakeholders.

Proven ability to apply, interpret and implement complex legal, policy, technical and business concepts in diverse multi-faceted situations and to use mature judgement in resolving related issues and problems.

Good negotiation skills for effective interactions with university researchers, industry partners, outside contractors and government agencies.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical drafting skills.

A strong relationship builder, a good team player and flexible.

Professional and mature, with an excellent attitude and results orientation.

Detailed and highly organized with initiative, drive and superior time management skills.

Ability to work independently, set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications / Competencies A graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in science, engineering, or business.

Working knowledge of University of California administration, contracting policies and information systems

Business management experience including planning, budgeting and reporting.
Special Conditions of Employment Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
Critical position requiring background check(s)? Yes
Background check(s) required Criminal History Review
Verification of License, Certificate or Degree
If you selected "license, certificate or degree" above, specify the type here: Bachelor, Master, or PhD, Law Degree (JD)
Does this position require an E-Verify check?

(Note: Certain positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check which confirms the individual's eligibility to work in the U.S.) No, this position does not require an E-Verify Check.
Will the employee be required to participate in the DMV Pull Notice program? No
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Supplemental documents (in addition to application) applicants will be allowed to attach Resume
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Job Duties
7 Records
% of Time Title Duties
40
Regularly drafts, reviews, negotiates, manages, and approves campus industry agreements including technology license agreements, equity agreements, research development agreements, consortia agreements, research center IP management & membership affiliation agreements, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, and all other university-industry research collaboration agreements. Executes contractual agreements, as delegated by the Chancellor, and coordinates exceptions to University policies.
15
Prepares financial budgets associated with industry agreements. Organizes, plans, establishes and monitors fiscal budget control of all industry agreements and related transactions for research programs. Applies professional knowledge / experience to prepare, review and / or approve financial transactions. Independently gathers information as needed to perform financial analysis. Applies pertinent University policies when preparing project cost analysis and administering industry awards.
15
Responsible for the electronic filing and management of contractual agreements and be the resident expert on the terms and conditions thereof. Develops and implements strategic plans and operational processes for effective management of industry contractual transactions and records.
10
Designs, reviews and coordinates with UCOP intellectual property policies and procedures. Gathers, analyzes, prepares, provides input on, and recommends exceptions to policy.
10
Regularly represents the department on the most complex intellectual property matters. Independently performs the most complex research and studies for both internal department and external organization constituents. Serve as the campus resource for consultation on the interpretation, review and approval of industry agreements. Advises on intellectual property clauses in unique and the most complex sponsored and collaborative research agreements, including systemwide, or organization-wide.
5
Develops current knowledge of laws and policies and develop and deliver training to UCSC faculty, students, staff and members of the community related to industry engagement models and frameworks and related legal matters. Attends national and regional meetings to stay abreast of current developments on patent law, research administration and research compliance.
5
In collaboration with the Industry Alliances Officer, and through proactive market and research analysis, coordinates with researchers on commercialization strategy and supports sector-based business plans to help solicit and engage key industry clusters on both a regional and national scale interested in the University's research program objectives and expertise.


Safety Duties
Safety Duties All UCSC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
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