Contract Manager - Tampa
2 days ago
Job description
Job Description
The Contracts Manager is a highly collaborative position responsible for negotiation and administrative processing of complex legal agreements including: industry sponsored/collaborative research agreements, academic collaborations, clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements, interinstitutional agreements, and outside activity consulting agreements.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and set priorities while accomplishing tasks in an environment with ever-changing priorities and frequent interruptions is essential.
The position requires maintaining an active caseload of several dozen agreements under negotiation at any one time. Organizational skills are key.The Contracts Manager will interact directly and frequently with many stakeholders including USF investigators, internal and external contracting analysts, research and department administrators and General Counsel's office.
The USF Technology Transfer Office (TTO) is responsible for the identification, evaluation, development, protection and utilization of intellectual property rights that result from USF research activities and from the activities of USF researchers in affiliated hospitals and other off-site facilities.
Clients of department include USF faculty and staff researchers and innovators, venture and technology companies desiring to license USF technologies and VC and other investors interested in investing in USF technology innovation.
ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Reviews, evaluates and negotiates all types of research-related agreements as well as non-exclusive license agreements and interinstitutional agreements.
With appropriate training and/or mentorship, demonstrates the ability to analyze, interpret, and comprehend legal agreements of moderate complexity and risk, recognizes the impact of potential problems and formulates subsequent resolutions with an emphasis on publication restrictions, patents, copyrights, rights in data, etc.
Manages the University's risk exposure from contracts while maintaining good working relationships with external research partners and faculty members. Assesses when to consult with the Director, General counsel, senior administration, or others as required. Keep database and other records up to date to ensure that there is a full record of agreement negotiations.
Develops SOP's, identifies process gaps, and engages in proactive problem-solving aimed at supporting efficient execution of a heavy workload with excellent customer service.
Ensures that contracts comply with all internal and external policy and legal requirements, including university policies, Bayh–Dole and other federal requirements, export control, conflict of interest rules, and sponsor guidelines.
Educates, or supports activities that educate faculty, research administration and other personnel within the USF community about Technology Transfer activities and processes.
Serve as a point of contact for investigators, department administrators, and industry partners on contract terms and processes, providing guidance and training when needed.
Help develop and refine standard agreement templates and negotiation playbooks to streamline transactions.Assists with generation of departmental metrics and reports as requested. Interfaces with other academic and industry partners and collaborators to support the USF mission.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field and four years of experience in contract negotiation or technology transfer, business development, technology analysis, commercialization, or research administration.
In addition to a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a Master's degree in a STEM field or an MBA may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
A Ph.D. or J.D. may substitute for the experience. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement for this position.
Degree Equivalency Clause:
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310:
Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.Additional Information for Applicants
This position requires a Level I background check.
Salary range:
$72, $90,078.00
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area.
Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St.
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S.
With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S.
patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at .Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.
The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process.
A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed.
Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.
The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
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