Industrial Contracts Associate - Material Transfer Agreements Officer
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Job overview
Stanford University is hiring an Industrial Contracts Associate - Material Transfer Agreements Officer. The Industrial Contracts Associate supports Stanford faculty by drafting and negotiating material transfer and research agreements, managing a diverse caseload of industry, non‑profit, government, and other sponsors, and ensuring high‑quality, timely service while balancing university and industry interests in a fast‑paced environment.
Key focus areas include Draft and negotiate material transfer and other research‑related agreements, Maintain a caseload of various agreement types with diverse sponsors, and Independently review and negotiate agreements.
Successful candidates bring Background Check. Important skills include Negotiation, Communication, Positive Professional Attitude, Contract Drafting, and Professionalism.
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Job Description
The Industrial Contracts Office (ICO) is part of Stanford University’s Office of Technology Licensing (OTL), which evaluates, markets, and licenses technology owned by the University. ICO negotiates and signs sponsored research (http://web.stanford.edu/group/ICO/researcher/reSRA.html) and other research-related agreements with industry and handles all University material transfer agreements, working closely with OTL (http://web.stanford.edu/group/ICO/researcher/reMTA.html) on intellectual property terms for research agreements. ICO also works closely with the Office of Sponsored Research, and many other University research administration offices. ICO's mission is to foster and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with industry sponsors and provide high-quality and timely service to our constituents -- Stanford faculty and staff -- while maintaining a balance between Stanford and industry interests.
The Industrial Contracts Associate will provide essential support to Stanford faculty by drafting and negotiating material transfer and other research-related agreements. The Industrial Contracts Associate will maintain a caseload that includes a variety of types of agreements with different types of sponsors (industry, non-profit, government and other). The ICO team is looking for a skilled negotiator who can independently review and negotiate agreements, communicate regularly with faculty and staff, and maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.
This is a 100% FTE, benefits-eligible position. For consideration, please submit resume. All final candidates must complete a background check.
A remote worker arrangement may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience, depending on business needs of each unit. Remote workers’ schedules are based in the Pacific Time zone.
Work Schedule: 100% remote work arrangement.
Budgeted Salary:
- $123,264 - $141,903 per annumFor candidates based outside a designated Stanford work location, compensation will be evaluated in relation to the approved work location and corresponding geographic pay zone, consistent with applicable University policies and legal requirements.
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