Senior Research Contracts Associate

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute•Brookline, MA

About The Position

The Senior Research Contracts Associate will draft, review, execute a high-volume of research agreements, and manage a limited number of consortiums. Works independently on all but the most complex transactions. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. Utilizes all institutional templates, as well develops draft agreements when a suitable template is not available. Works on exclusive options, exclusive licenses, and financial term sheets with input from management Independently negotiates confidentiality agreement, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, multi-site and academic and corporate collaboration agreements, sponsored research agreements, non-exclusive research reagent licenses and amendments to the foregoing Negotiates options, exclusive licenses and financial term sheets with input from manager and/or senior members on the Licensing and Contracts Teams Integrates knowledge of IP law into negotiation of all contracts Responds to inquiries from PIs and other parties Drafts complex written messages Coordinates and attends meetings with PIs and other parties, with lead role in discussions and manager support only on complex issues Manages consortiums and multi-party collaborations led by DFCI Articulates institutional policies and practices to PIs and external parties At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Comprehension of science and translation of medical innovation. Knowledge of DFCI technology
Remains current on knowledge of federal, state and institutional policy relevant to duties and responsibilities
Detail-oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Communicates proactively
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated independence with the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
Ability to work as a member of a team including taking work on from colleagues within more complex knowledge base
Ability to manage and prioritize numerous transactions and bring to closure in a timely manner
Contributes to development of preferred language and educational materials referenced by the office for agreement negotiation
Ability to represent DFCI and gain the confidence, trust and respect of clinicians, scientists, administrators, investors, external industry counterparts, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and administrators
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and complex organization with multiple stakeholders
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a bachelor’s degree, with a JD strongly preferred. Candidates must have 2 years of contracts experience in an academic institution, and a deal sheet is required to evaluate and assess transaction experience.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, execute a high-volume of research agreements, and manage a limited number of consortiums
Utilizes all institutional templates, as well develops draft agreements when a suitable template is not available
Works on exclusive options, exclusive licenses, and financial term sheets with input from management
Independently negotiates confidentiality agreement, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, multi-site and academic and corporate collaboration agreements, sponsored research agreements, non-exclusive research reagent licenses and amendments to the foregoing
Negotiates options, exclusive licenses and financial term sheets with input from manager and/or senior members on the Licensing and Contracts Teams
Integrates knowledge of IP law into negotiation of all contracts
Responds to inquiries from PIs and other parties
Drafts complex written messages
Coordinates and attends meetings with PIs and other parties, with lead role in discussions and manager support only on complex issues
Manages consortiums and multi-party collaborations led by DFCI
Articulates institutional policies and practices to PIs and external parties