Industry Contracts Officer (7380U), IPIRA-Industry Alliance Office #86544

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Departmental Overview

The Industry Alliances Office (IAO) 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 as well as 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

This position facilitates industry sponsored research on campus, including the submission of proposals and the negotiation of appropriate contract terms and conditions. It also reviews, negotiates and finalizes agreements to bring resources into campus for use in research under bailment-type agreements, including biological materials, equipment, data, chemicals, confidential information, and more. It also helps to support industry consortiums, industry sponsored institutes, and other programs for which IAO manages the contracts. It ensures that contracts are compliant with laws, regulations, UC policies, and UC Berkeley campus practices, and it provides interpretation of terms, conditions, and obligations for internal and external customers.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is June 17, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and negotiates a variety of research-related contracts such as non-disclosure, 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 contract administrators and Associate Director, 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 the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of and/or ability to quickly learn internal departmental / unit operating policies, applicable state and federal regulations and general contract terms.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and/or ability to quickly learn about 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 ability to learn or ability to quickly learn the organization, including its infrastructure, goals, mission, rules, policies, guidelines, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience/training.

Salary & 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 range for this position is $82,800.00 - $140,000 and the University reasonably expects to pay $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 for this position.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

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

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is eligible for up to 95% 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.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.