Contracts Manager, Technology Transfer

University at Buffalo, Technology Transfer; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo, Technology Transfer is seeking a Contracts Manager to support industry-sponsored research and the transfer of innovative technologies to market. You will work with BEP staff and SPS to enable pre- and post-award activities and ensure compliance with UB and SUNY policies.

The role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements, coordinating with Principal Investigators and study staff, and staying current with evolving regulations and standards in technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years of experience in technology transfer, sponsored research, IP, or contract negotiations may substitute education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook as part of Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts supporting UB research activities and IP.
• Lead negotiations for industry-sponsored research, licenses, equity and option agreements.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators, staff, and SPS to gather information for pre-award negotiations and post-award transitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) is seeking a Contracts Manager to help facilitate industry-sponsored research and technology transfer of innovative new technologies necessary to get novel products to market and to foster economic growth in the Western New York Community. You will work with diverse faculty who are conducting leading-edge research to enable the creation and testing of innovations that solve real-world problems. In this role, you will be part of the Technology Transfer team and will work with the Office of Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) and other BEP staff to enable industry-sponsored research and technology transfer at UB.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts involving and supporting University at Buffalo research activities and intellectual property. These activities include, for example, serving as the lead negotiator for industry sponsored research, license, equity and option agreements.
• Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing the terms and conditions of a wide variety of agreements, primarily in the areas of industry-related research and intellectual property, to enable industry partnerships while ensuring compliance with University and Research Foundation policies.
• Responsible for coordinating with internal customers such as Principal Investigators, study staff, Technology Transfer staff, and the Office of Sponsored Projects Services to obtain technical information, budgets, protocols, and scopes-of-work for pre-award contract negotiation and execution, transitioning executed agreements to SPS for post-award activity, and utilizing and maintaining the contracts database.

The successful candidate is expected to stay apprised of evolving regulations, trends, and standards relative to technology transfer and industry sponsored research, and to incorporate those into future agreements in compliance with SUNY and Research Foundation policies.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About UB

The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about theUniversity at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

• Bachelor’s degree, and 3 or more years of experience working in technology transfer, sponsored research, intellectual property, or other contract negotiations. The requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience substantively drafting and negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts. The requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education (ex – JD) or experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Outlook.