Industry Contracts Officer | University of California San Diego - Military Veterans

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 8/13/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 8/23/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified. Priority consideration will be given to applicants that apply by 8/28/24. DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: In support of UC San Diego's mission and vision, the Office of Contracts and Grants/ Administration (OCGA) provides customer-focused expertise and professional services, contributing to the advancement of research and other extramurally sponsored activities within the UC San Diego research community. OCGA works closely with UC San Diego researchers, their support teams, and other sponsored projects offices to review and formally submit over $5B in proposals each year, resulting in total award obligations exceeding $1B each of the last 10 years, which account for approximately one-third of the campus' annual operating budget. Over the past 10 years, UC San Diego ranks among the top 7 institutions in the NSF HERD survey (research expenditures). ~OCGA supports a remote and/or hybrid work option with flex scheduling opportunities. POSITION OVERVIEW: Under formal delegation of authority to execute contracts with industry partners, the Industry Contracts Administrator on the Industry Contracts Team, using advanced research contract administration and negotiation skills, will independently draft, negotiate and issue customized, highly complex, high risk funded/unfunded research contracts in the fields of clinical trials, clinical research, life sciences, physical sciences including engineering, and social sciences. The Industry Contracts Administrator is expected to be expertly skilled in independently identifying, negotiating and managing complex intellectual property and licensing matters, data sharing, liability obligations and interpretation of other contract terms such that University's rights are protected. This may include consultation with General Counsel, and guidance from University policies and procedures. Response time for these transactions is often critical and requires expert time management, risk analysis, negotiation and facilitation skills. Provides expert guidance, consultation and advice on complex industry contracts to University faculty, campus administrators and Department/ORU business administrators. Independently negotiates agreements with industry partners ensuring University's best interests are maintained. Collaborate with the Office of Innovation & Commercialization (OIC) on matters pertaining to technology resulting from research conducted at University. The Industry Contracts Administrator provides consultation to faculty, campus administrators and industry sponsor representatives in such areas as University research procedures, policies, and contract language. The role will also include mentoring more junior staff within OCGA, training and educating campus about research agreements with industry, as well as policies, practices, guidance etc., related to such agreements. This position requires advanced analytical skills and detailed knowledge of contracting standards for academic institutions and University policies. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Advanced knowledge and understanding of specific contracting assignments. Demonstrated advanced skills and ability to negotiate effectively to successfully represent University's positions regarding protection of intellectual property and other complex, high-risk key research elements (e.g. publication, data rights, export control, indemnification, use/transfer of biological materials, etc.) in various funded/unfunded research contracts with commercial entities, including clinical trial contracts, material/data transfer agreements, multi-party contracts with commercial entities. Must have experience in maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions Advanced organizational, presentation and negotiation skills. Experience in and ability to effectively manage high volume of various research agreement types with highly complex issues requiring quick turnaround times. Demonstrated ability to make independent decision/recommendations based on a complex set of laws and UC policies which establish effective and efficient precedents. Ability to follow multiple tasks through to completion, prioritize