Industry Contracts Officer

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Industry Contracts Officer
The candidate will be responsible for the review, negotiation and execution of all industry sponsored research agreements. The ICO determines the nature and scope of the relationship of UCSF investigators to industry sponsors, and develops the business terms of the research project. Other duties include providing consultation to faculty, campus administrators and industry sponsor representatives in such areas as UC clinical research procedures, policies, and contract language; training and educating campus about Industry Sponsored Agreements – Policies, Practices, etc., and participating in the strategy planning and implementation with Director of ICD to increase, broaden, develop and maintain University relations with industry. The ICO acts as a responsible business official for the University. Draft, negotiate and administer Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Equipment Loan agreements, Clinical Service Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and other industry sponsored research and collaboration 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. BA/BS degree required. Ph.D., J.D., MBA / Advanced degree preferred. 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 required. Ability: to prioritize diverse projects and exceptional time management skills; 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 required. 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 preferred. Knowledge of intellectual property law preferred. Knowledge of UC policies and practices with regards to industry relations preferred. 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 preferred. Prior University research administration experience preferred.

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