Senior Contract Manager

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to join its dynamic Technology Commercialization team. This pivotal role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing agreements that facilitate partnerships and commercialization of innovative technologies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with faculty innovators and stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency in contract execution. With a focus on intellectual property and commercialization strategies, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected institution. Fully remote work options are available for qualified candidates residing in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts related to commercialization efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty and third parties to execute agreements.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Intellectual Property Management

Stakeholder Communication

Agreement Drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Working Title

Posting Details

Job Title Senior Contract Manager

Requisition Number RE50096

Working Title

Department Name 40420:Office of Technology Commercialization

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 48

Salary Range $62,941-103,834/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

JD

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds; intermittent job related travel.

Shift

Monday -Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, additional hours as needed

Job Summary

UK Innovate’s Technology Commercialization team at the University of Kentucky conducts its commercialization activities to create a partnership culture that is focused on strong relations with our stakeholders, transparency and customer service.

The Contracts Manager will report to the Sr. Associate Director for Contracts and work collaboratively with other team members to draft, negotiate and manage agreements related to the commercialization and partnering efforts of UK Innovate. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for working with faculty innovators and third parties to draft and execute contracts including intellectual property licenses, options, inter-institutional agreements, transfer agreements (NDAs, MTAs, DUAs), collaboration and other agreements as needed to consummate partnerships to move technologies of the University to market. The primary responsibilities of this position will include but not be limited to:drafting, negotiating and finalizing commercialization and intellectual property related agreements, collaborating with innovators, potential licensees, and other institutions to establish, memorialize through appropriate contracts and help implement frameworks for partnerships and commercialization efforts; working with other UK Innovate team members to strategize appropriate agreement frameworks in connection with the above; creating and updating agreement templates, documents and related policies for continuous improvement in process efficiencies relating to the negotiation and drafting of agreements, contract execution and monitoring of existing agreements to ensure contractual compliance.

Growth in intellectual property licenses and agreements consummating commercialization and innovation partnerships is a priority at UK and serves as a major performance metric for the research enterprise in the University’s 2020-2025 strategic plan.

This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement. Candidates must reside in the United States to be eligible for this work arrangement.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Drafting, negotiating and managing agreements related to the commercialization and partnering efforts preferred. Experience with commercialization and intellectual property related agreements preferred.

Deadline to Apply 05/22/2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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