Assistant Director, Research Contracts & Tech Transfer

SRA International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New York is seeking an Assistant Director of Contracts to enhance technology commercialization across its colleges. The successful candidate will prepare and negotiate complex legal agreements related to intellectual property and sponsored research. This hybrid position requires strong critical thinking and communication skills, along with significant experience in contract negotiation. A Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience are required, with a Juris Doctor or STEM Ph.D. preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience with commercial agreements.
• Strong verbal and written skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support contract negotiations with attorneys.
• Ensure compliance with policies on agreements.
• Act as point of contact for IP legal agreements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver training on legal agreements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Ph.D. in STEM

Job description

A leading educational institution in New York is seeking an Assistant Director of Contracts to enhance technology commercialization across its colleges. The successful candidate will prepare and negotiate complex legal agreements related to intellectual property and sponsored research. This hybrid position requires strong critical thinking and communication skills, along with significant experience in contract negotiation. A Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience are required, with a Juris Doctor or STEM Ph.D. preferred.