Senior Director, Industry Contracts & Partnerships

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 125 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Utah seeks an Associate Director for Industry Contracts to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the IndustryContracts Team within the Office of Sponsored Projects.

The role directs negotiation, execution, and administration of a broad portfolio of industry-sponsored research agreements, including CLAs, data use, MTAs, and subcontracts, ensuring timely execution while managing institutional risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) required with 10 years' related experience; or a master's degree with 8 years' related experience.
• Juris Doctor or comparable advanced degree is not required by the base minimum but preferences include a JD.
• Extensive knowledge of sponsored research administration and related regulations is expected.

Responsabilités

• Direct and supervise daily operations of the IndustryContracts Team.
• Lead negotiation, review, interpretation, and execution of complex industry-sponsored agreements.
• Provide strategic guidance on legal, financial, regulatory, IP, publication, confidentiality, and data security issues.
• Establish goals, policies, SOPs, and QA measures for consistency and efficiency.
• Serve as escalation point for complex contract negotiations requiring executive judgment.
• Develop relationships with faculty, leadership, sponsors, and university offices to facilitate partnerships.

Connaissances

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Description du poste

The University of Utah seeks an Associate Director for Industry Contracts to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the IndustryContracts Team within the Office of Sponsored Projects.

The role directs negotiation, execution, and administration of a broad portfolio of industry-sponsored research agreements, including CLAs, data use, MTAs, and subcontracts, ensuring timely execution while managing institutional risk.