Associate Director, Corporate Contracts

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development resources

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Contracts, to manage research agreements and collaborate with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and significant experience in contract negotiation. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, supporting professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of the research environment, preferably in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize research-related contracts.
• Provide excellent customer service to stakeholders.
• Identify new commercialization opportunities.
• Review and modify IP provisions in contracts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Excellent customer service skills

Oral and written communications skills

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., J.D.)

Job description

Overview

The Associate Director, Corporate Contracts reports to the Director of Corporate Contracts at the Penn Center for Innovation. The role implements research agreements on behalf of Penn, with structuring and negotiation performed in coordination with PCI business development teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize research-related contracts with industrial partners, including sponsored research, collaboration, data sharing, corporate services, non-disclosure agreements (CDA) and material transfer agreements (MTA).
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with PCI's business development teams to identify new commercialization opportunities.
• Collaborate with licensing officers to review and modify non-standard IP provisions in contracts as required.
• Problem solve issues related to corporate contract agreements in coordination with other administrative offices (e.g., Office of Research Services), departments and schools, as needed.
• Provide guidance to Penn staff on research administration systems and processes, ensuring compliance with electronic research administration systems (e.g., Penn ERA, Inteum, Research Inventory System).
• Offer direction and guidance to colleagues and various stakeholders on navigating Penn's research administration systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; M.D., Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree strongly preferred.
• 5–7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in contract negotiation; understanding of the research environment, preferably in higher education.
• Excellent customer service skills and excellent oral and written communications skills.

Compensation and Location

Budgeted Pay Range: $90,000 – $105,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Application and Requirements

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered. Please upload your Cover Letter where prompted to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Department / School

Provost's Center

Benefits and Other Information

• Health, life, and flexible spending accounts; comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Retirement plans with investment options.
• Paid time off and flexible work options where available.
• Long-term care insurance and wellness/work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources and access to university facilities and programs.

Affirmative Action

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

How to Apply

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/3600-Civic-Center-Boulevard---9th-Floor/Associate-Director--Corporate-Contracts_JR00045517

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