Industry Contracts Officer (7380U), IPIRA-Industry Alliance Office - #74107

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Departmental Overview

The Industry Alliances Office (IAO) is a division of Intellectual Property and Industry Research Alliances (IPIRA) and is responsible for the creation, negotiation, and implementation of agreements with industry that support campus research activities and facilitate a strong relationship with the corporate sector. Industry related agreements include all agreements related to the support of research by for-profit entities, including sponsored research agreements, industry affiliate agreements, Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants, and collaboration agreements. IAO also negotiates all incoming material transfer and data transfer agreements and research related confidentiality agreements for the UC Berkeley campus. IAO conducts outreach to both the campus community and industry sector concerning industry/university relationships, technology transfer and research activities at UC Berkeley.

Position Summary

Involves structuring, negotiating and administrating contractual documents that establish research-related relationships with for-profit companies and non-profit research institutions. Collaborates with internal partners as well as legal staff to structure contracts. Professional contracting services are provided in compliance with UC system-wide and campus policies, practices and procedures. Analyzes contracts to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies. Advises investigators and staff of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. Involves development, cultivation and stewardship of relationships that promote research collaborations and technology transfer with for-profit companies.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 11/14/2024.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and negotiates a variety of research related contracts such as nondisclosure, material transfer, and sponsored research agreements, as well as member agreements for industry affiliate programs; ensures such contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with industry representatives, provides information to them about campus research programs, about laws and policies that govern contracting practices, and directs them to others when appropriate.
• Facilitates post award management by advising faculty, students and staff of their rights and obligations under the various contracts.
• In consultation with senior staff and supervisor, initiate new research collaborations by informing faculty and company representatives of potential collaborative opportunities.
• Promotes appropriate disclosure of information, e.g., invention disclosures, to research sponsors and the Office of Technology Licensing.
• Investigates and mediates departmental and or contractor complaints, including coordination between multiple parties
• Partners with faculty, staff, and researchers to draft contract language using terms most favorable to organization.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of and/or can quickly learn internal departmental/unit operating policies, applicable state and federal regulations and general contract terms.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of specific contracting assignments.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills; and ability to deal effectively with broad and diverse constituencies ensuring strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Strong organizational, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong listening and political acumen skills.
• Strong knowledge of and/or can quickly learn the organization, including its infrastructure, goals, mission, rules, policies, guidelines, etc.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience/training.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC Benefits.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110,000.00 - $124,940.00.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is eligible for up to 90% remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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