Licensing Transactions Officer

Abundance Network; Redwood City (CA); Híbrido; USD 123 000 - 142 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Stanford University’s Office of Technology Licensing seeks a Licensing Transactions Officer to draft and negotiate material transfer and industry-sponsored research agreements. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, communicating with faculty and sponsors, and ensuring compliance with university and federal policies.

The candidate should be a skilled negotiator with experience in IP/licensing and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree; five years of relevant experience or equivalent mix.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and conclude industry research agreements.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property and licensing in research contexts.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, negotiate and administer industry‑sponsored project agreements.
• Negotiate IP and publication rights; manage confidentiality and invoicing terms.
• Negotiate complex material transfer agreements per university and regulatory policies.
• Review and revise standard agreements reflecting policy changes.
• Advise clients by explaining contract terms and conditions of transfers and agreements.
• Resolve contractual issues in collaboration with investigators and sponsors.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and federal regulations.
• Maintain a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to contract management.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

5 years relevant experience

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Work Schedule: Hybrid work arrangement with at least 2 days per week on-site.

BUDGETED SALARY:

• $123,264- $141,903 per annum

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:

Dean of Research / Office of Technology Licensing: The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) was established in 1970 to manage the intellectual property assets of Stanford University. OTL evaluates, markets, and licenses technology owned by the University. OTL's mission is to encourage effective technology transfer for the public benefit as well as generating royalty income for Stanford to benefit research and education. OTL is one of the country's most active offices in the field of technology transfer from the university to industry. Our staff, most of whom are professionals engaged directly in licensing, manages over 3,000 active dockets.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensing Transactions Officer will provide essential support to Stanford faculty by drafting and negotiating material transfer, confidentiality, inter-institutional and tangible research property related agreements. The Licensing Transactions Officer will maintain a caseload that includes a variety of types of agreements with different types of collaborators, sponsors (industry, non-profit, government and other) and licensees. The OTL team is looking for a skilled negotiator who can independently review and negotiate agreements, communicate regularly with faculty and staff, and maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 100% FTE, benefits-eligible hybrid position with the expectation to be in the office twice a week. For consideration, please submit resume. All final candidates must complete a background check.

Responsible for drafting, negotiating and administering industry sponsored project agreements and collaborations, and material transfer agreements. Hold delegated signing authority for wide range of research agreements on behalf of the university.

Core Duties:

• Conduct formal negotiations, finalize and administer industry sponsored project agreements, commensurate with experience.

• Negotiate intellectual property and publication rights, as well as confidentiality, indemnification and invoicing terms.

• Negotiate complex Material Transfer Agreements, draft language that complies with University, Federal and other regulatory policies, requirements and conditions.

• Negotiate other research-related agreements that involve intellectual property, publication and confidentiality issues.

• Identify contractual and policy issues such as compliance, conflicts of interest and accounting, provide follow through until resolved.

• Advise and assist client groups by interpreting and explaining contract terms and conditions of material transfers and industry sponsored project agreements.

• Assist in resolving contractual problems that arise during course of project by consulting with investigators, staff and sponsors.

• Review and revise standard agreements to reflect changes in University policies, Federal regulations and laws.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate and conclude industry research agreements.

• Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property and licensing issues as they pertain to industry sponsored research.

• Demonstrated understanding of university research environment and policies.

• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information.

• Strong service orientation, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, action-oriented, customer-focused service environment.

• Extremely detail oriented and able to work well independently, but also able to seek out assistance when needed.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment and the ability to conduct negotiations in a timely manner.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn applicable university and departmental systems.