Industry Contracts Officer - San Francisco, United States - University of California San Francisco

University of California San Francisco

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San Francisco, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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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
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
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 researchrelated 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
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

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduatelevel education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10campus 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

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
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.

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