Director of Corporate Contracts, Penn Center for Innovation

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

152d • $90,860 - $175,000

About The Position

The Director of Corporate Contracts will report to the Deputy Managing Director of the Penn Center for Innovation (PCI). As the leader of the Corporate Contracts group, this individual will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of the Corporate Contracts team. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (a) supervising the Corporate Contracts team in implementing research-related contracts with for-profit partners, including, but not limited to sponsored research, collaboration, data sharing, corporate services, non-disclosure and material transfer agreements; (b) drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing research-related contracts with for-profit partners, including, but not limited to sponsored research, collaboration, data sharing, corporate services, non-disclosure and material transfer agreements; (c) providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, (d) timely assignment and finalization of research-related agreements with industry partners; (e) working closely with PCI's business development teams to identify new commercialization opportunities; (f) working with members of the Corporate Contracts team to review and modify non-standard IP provisions in contracts and problem solve issues other contracting issues in coordination with the licensing team and other administrative offices (e.g. Office of Research Services), Departments and Schools, as required; (g) providing guidance to Penn staff, researchers and other stakeholders on navigating Penn research administration systems and processes, ensuring compliance with electronic research administration systems (e.g. Penn ERA, Minuet and the Research Inventory System); and (h) working in conjunction with the Deputy Managing Director and the Office of General Counsel to provide updates and modifications to template agreements, as required.

Requirements

• M.D., Ph.D., Law Degree, or equivalent doctoral degree with 5 - 7 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully negotiating and finalizing research-related contracts with the commercial sector.
• Excellent supervisory and mentoring skills.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and support the Corporate Contracts team in implementing research-related contracts with for-profit partners.
• Draft, review, negotiate & finalize research-related contracts with industrial partners.
• Manage assignment of agreements for the Corporate Contracts team and evaluate and prioritize agreement work-flow.
• Identify and lead process improvements to enhance capabilities and performance of the Corporate Contracts team.
• Work with other contracting offices to review and modify any administrative procedures related to processing research-related contracts.
• Provide guidance to Penn staff, researchers and other stakeholders on navigating Penn research administration systems.
• Provide support to the Deputy Managing Director of PCI and deputize as required in support of corporate contracting activities at Penn.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Substantial amount of time away from work.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to a wide range of University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours.
• Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home in West Philadelphia.
• Adoption assistance reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees