Contract Analyst Technology Transfer

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Contract Analyst, Technology Transfer
The candidate drafts, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes agreements on behalf of the organization, under guidance and in collaboration with CTTC licensing officers and staff. Tracks new agreements, conducts continuing review of existing agreements, and maintains the integrity of the contract tracking database. Drafts, negotiates, and finalizes agreements for the transfer of materials, to sponsor research funded by industry sponsors, and for confidentiality with academic institutions and for-profit companies. Reviews incoming contracts for completeness and availability of necessary information. Solicits additional information from Vanderbilt and third party scientists. Works collaboratively with licensing officers to determine the impact of the aforementioned agreements on intellectual property and to negotiate practical resolutions that balance scientist and industry needs with the mission of CTTC. Creatively solves problems by analyzing and interpreting law and policies as well as information from other sources. Collaborates with and disseminates information to research staff to ensure that contractual terms accurately reflect the likelihood of intellectual property and publication and evaluate the effect of possible restrictions created by contract terms. Implements quality assurance and contracting strategies to achieve goals and assure compliance with all applicable requirements. Recommends changes to policies, procedures, or resources to support new strategy. Performs oversight and verification of database entries. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

The candidate with A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school is strongly preferred. A degree in science or engineering from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred. Excellent writing and verbal communication, project management, conceptual, and analytical skills are necessary. Experience with drafting and negotiating contracts and other agreement is strongly preferred. Knowledge of healthcare regulations and security best practices (e.g. HIPAA, Common Rule, Bayh-Dole) is preferred. Experience in interpreting statutes and regulations is preferred. An ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a team and with senior management is preferred. Ability to promote a positive culture of support and compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements is preferred. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a collaborative, fast-paced environment is preferred. Experience with campus academic & administrative platforms or other industry related software is preferred. Knowledge and experience with regulatory compliance guidelines in the post-secondary education industry or a related sector is preferred. Significant experience working with post-secondary institutions is preferred.

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