What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Contracts Officer position at Ampcus, Inc?
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title: Associate Contracts Officer
Location(s): San Francisco, CA
Custom Scope:
The Industry Contracts Officer (ICO) is responsible for the review, negotiation and execution of all industry sponsored research agreements. The incumbent determines the nature and scope of the relationship of University investigators to industry sponsors, and develops the business terms of the research project. Other duties include providing consultation to faculty, campus administrators and industry sponsor representatives in such areas as University clinical research procedures, policies, and contract language; training and educating campus about Industry Sponsored Agreements - Policies, Practices, etc., and participating in the strategy planning and implementation with Director of ICD to increase, broaden, develop and maintain University relations with industry. The ICO acts as a responsible business official for the University, and performs other duties as assigned.
Draft, negotiate and administer Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Equipment Loan agreements, Clinical Service Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and other industry sponsored research and collaboration agreements. Support companies who wish to sponsor research. Facilitate compliance and administration of federal and state laws regarding research, conflict of interest, IP, contracts and employment. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Works under direction of higher-level officer where some interpretation of established work policies and procedures is required, and, at times deviation from standard work practices may be needed.
Department Overview (please write a brief description of your department/unit that you would like to be included in the job posting/advertisement)
The Industry Contracts Division (ICD) of the Office of Innovation, Technology and Alliances is responsible for negotiating and signing all industry research contracts between University and Industry Sponsors. This includes clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements (incoming materials of all types and outgoing clinical specimen or data), sponsored research agreements, grants, and confidentiality agreements, unfunded research collaborations, equipment loan agreements, clinical service agreements and other research agreements with industry.
Key Responsibilities:
The Industry Contracts Officer (ICO) is responsible for the review, negotiation and execution of all industry sponsored research agreements. The incumbent determines the nature and scope of the relationship of University investigators to industry sponsors, and develops the business terms of the research project. Other duties include providing consultation to faculty, campus administrators and industry sponsor representatives in such areas as University clinical research procedures, policies, and contract language; training and educating campus about Industry Sponsored Agreements - Policies, Practices, etc., and participating in the strategy planning and implementation with Director of ICD to increase, broaden, develop and maintain University relations with industry. The ICO acts as a responsible business official for the University, and performs other duties as assigned.
Draft, negotiate and administer Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Equipment Loan agreements, Clinical Service Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and other industry sponsored research and collaboration agreements. Support companies who wish to sponsor research. Facilitate compliance and administration of federal and state laws regarding research, conflict of interest, IP, contracts and employment. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Works under direction of higher-level officer where some interpretation of established work policies and procedures is required, and, at times deviation from standard work practices may be needed.
Department Overview (please write a brief description of your department/unit that you would like to be included in the job posting/advertisement)
The Industry Contracts Division (ICD) of the Office of Innovation, Technology and Alliances is responsible for negotiating and signing all industry research contracts between University and Industry Sponsors. This includes clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements (incoming materials of all types and outgoing clinical specimen or data), sponsored research agreements, grants, and confidentiality agreements, unfunded research collaborations, equipment loan agreements, clinical service agreements and other research agreements with industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate industry sponsored agreements, including material transfer agreements and nondisclosure agreements, applying intellectual property, risk management, regulatory compliance, and university policies and principles.
- Under general supervision, assists with conducting legal and / or policy analysis and recommends exceptions to policy and advises researchers on basic contracts and agreements in sponsored and collaborative research agreements including intellectual property clauses.
- Attend meetings, conferences, events, etc. as needed.
- Business Development and Networking, including:
- Develop, implement and maintain industry contacts database.
- Develop and implement public relations and marketing tools to achieve ICD goals.
- Meet regularly with UCSF faculty and researchers to understand UCSF research projects.
- Special Projects as Needed.
- Train and educate campus about Industry Sponsored Agreements - Policies, Practices, etc and how to work with industry. Develop presentations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of and application of standard principles, theories and concepts such as laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, university technology transfer, and general scientific and / or technical skills in subject matter area.
- Skill in analyzing information and objectives to define problems, ability to identify relevant issues or concerns, formulate alternatives to affect resolution, and select alternative resolutions having evaluated risk benefit; ability to interpret the varying objectives and needs of investigators and sponsors in order to provide advice on appropriate mechanism for support.
- Demonstrated customer service skills in a fast-paced, high-volume, dynamic and intellectually challenging work environment. Sensitivity to sponsor and investigator confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize diverse projects and exceptional time management skills;
- Ability to be flexible and to work with various personalities; ability to work independently yet know when to ask questions; team player open to suggestions and guidance.
- Exceptional inter-personal and communication skills; oral and written; good decision making skills
- Business development and/or contracts experience, including drafting and negotiating agreements.
- Knowledge of intellectual property law.
- Knowledge of UC policies and practices with regards to industry relations.
- Prior work experience in industry, preferably in the biotech, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or technology industries; preferably experience in negotiating and/or managing one or more of the following - clinical trial agreements, industry collaboration agreements, industry-sponsored research agreements and/or material transfer agreements, with special attention to intellectual property issues including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and software administration and licensing.
- Prior University research administration experience.
Education, Licenses and Certifications:
- BA/BS.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.