Technology Transfer Contracts Lead

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to support the Technology & Innovation Development Office in negotiating and securing transfer of hospital-owned technology to partners. You will draft and negotiate MTAs, CDAs, and IP licenses, ensuring compliance with BCH policies and applicable laws.

You will work closely with BCH staff and external parties, manage multiple concurrent agreements, and contribute to strategic collaborations that advance innovative healthcare

Qualifications

• Doctorate or JD required.
• 4+ years in technology transfer or contract negotiation.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate academic and industry collaboration agreements, corporate sponsored research agreements, material licenses, inter-institutional agreements and IP licenses.
• Assist with reviewing inter-institutional agreements, materials licenses and IP licenses, including exclusive/non-exclusive patent licenses.
• Support other departments in reviewing IP terms in their agreements.
• Provide negotiation support for research agreements and IP licenses, including calls with outside parties.
• Advise on resolving contractual disputes with outside parties.

Skills

Communication skills

Contract negotiation

Legal analysis

Project management

Education

Doctorate/Juris Doctor

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to support the Technology & Innovation Development Office in negotiating and securing transfer of hospital-owned technology to partners. You will draft and negotiate MTAs, CDAs, and IP licenses, ensuring compliance with BCH policies and applicable laws.

You will work closely with BCH staff and external parties, manage multiple concurrent agreements, and contribute to strategic collaborations that advance innovative healthcare