Contract Manager

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Contracts Manager is a highly collaborative position responsible for negotiation and administrative processing of complex legal agreements including: industry sponsored/collaborative research agreements, academic collaborations, clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements, interinstitutional agreements, and outside activity consulting agreements. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and set priorities while accomplishing tasks in an environment with ever-changing priorities and frequent interruptions is essential. The position requires maintaining an active caseload of several dozen agreements under negotiation at any one time. Organizational skills are key. The Contracts Manager will interact directly and frequently with many stakeholders including USF investigators, internal and external contracting analysts, research and department administrators and General Counsel’s office. The USF Technology Transfer Office (TTO) is responsible for the identification, evaluation, development, protection and utilization of intellectual property rights that result from USF research activities and from the activities of USF researchers in affiliated hospitals and other off-site facilities. Clients of department include USF faculty and staff researchers and innovators, venture and technology companies desiring to license USF technologies and VC and other investors interested in investing in USF technology innovation. Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu. Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and set priorities while accomplishing tasks in an environment with ever-changing priorities and frequent interruptions is essential.

Responsibilities

Negotiation and administrative processing of complex legal agreements including: industry sponsored/collaborative research agreements, academic collaborations, clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements, interinstitutional agreements, and outside activity consulting agreements.
Maintaining an active caseload of several dozen agreements under negotiation at any one time.
Interact directly and frequently with many stakeholders including USF investigators, internal and external contracting analysts, research and department administrators and General Counsel’s office.