Industry Contracts Officer

Ind Contracts Div Admin

Full Time

76610BR

Job Summary

The Industry Contracts Officer (ICO) is responsible for the review, negotiation and execution of all industry sponsored research agreements. The incumbent determines the nature and scope of the relationship of UCSF investigators to industry sponsors, assesses the likelihood of downstream intellectual property, and develops the business terms of the research project. Other duties include developing subject matter expertise in specific areas, and participating in problem-solving and formulation of strategies and policies around the incumbent’s areas of expertise, in collaboration with ICD leadership, other units on campus (CGA, GBC, RMS, Procurement, GC, COI, IRB, UDAR, RDO, DOM) and UCOP, as appropriate . The incumbent may also be asked to lead cross-functional teams of professionals in complex alliances or transactions.

Department Description

The Industry Contracts Division (ICD) of the UCSF Office of Sponsored Research is responsible for negotiating and signing all industry research contracts between UCSF and Industry Sponsors. This includes clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements (incoming materials of all types and outgoing clinical specimen or data), sponsored research agreements, grants, and confidentiality agreements, unfunded research collaborations, equipment loan agreements, clinical service agreements and other research agreements with industry.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area
• Minimum 5 years of contracting, legal, and/or other negotiation experience in the private sector, preferably in the science area. Relevant work experience will be considered.
• 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, indemnification, use of name, governing law, export control, publication, data use, privacy, university technology transfer, and general scientific and / or technical skills in subject matter area. 
• Prior work experience with related contracts issues, such as intellectual property, indemnification/liability, confidentiality, and publication. Preferred
• Minimum 5 years of contracting, legal, and/or other negotiation experience in the private sector, preferably in the science area. Relevant work experience will be considered
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and clearly articulate institutional principles, intellectual property laws, complex concepts, regulations, and policies
• Ability to understand the varying objectives and needs of faculty and industry sponsors
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted contracting and subcontracting practices               
• Ability to analyze complex technical data using logic and quantitative reasoning.  Required
• Demonstrated ability to apply and implement creative solutions to complex problems that respect the policies and needs of each party
• Sufficient management and professional experience, business acumen, judgment, and integrity to effectively serve faculty and sponsors while protecting, representing and advancing the University’s best interests
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly review and accurately analyze complex contracts and other legal documents
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and a wide variety of other research-related agreements
• Ability to prioritize; the ability to be flexible; ability to work independently and still be a team player; ability to work with various personalities; and ability to provide quality customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of the technical and legal issues affecting protection, use and exploitation of intellectual property.             Preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the legal distinctions between gifts, grants, and contracts and the ability to explain these distinctions to faculty, staff, and industry sponsors
• Demonstrated understanding of the mission of a major research and teaching university (with a hospital/medical enterprise) and the principles that form the foundation of academic research       
• Demonstrated knowledge of the policies and practices employed by institutions of higher education in managing research activities and relations with industry sponsors (e.g., use of facilities; conflicts of interest; regulatory compliance; stewardship responsibilities; management of intellectual property, liability, and risk analyses, etc.
• Knowledge of copyright and patent law
• Prior University experience          
• Prior work experience with related contracts issues, such as intellectual property, indemnification/liability, confidentiality, and publication
• Demonstrated experience working within the research environment at UCSF or another major university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted contracting and subcontracting practices

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.

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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

000338 IP OFCR 3

Job Category

Legal Services, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday; 8AM -5PM PST