Stanford University
Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions
Stanford University, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions
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Stanford University . Overview
The Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions is a leadership position within Stanford’s Office of Technology Licensing (OTL). The role drives complex agreements that advance Stanford’s mission of research excellence, innovation, and strategic collaboration. The position leads a team of contracting professionals and serves as the primary contact for strategic negotiations with industry leaders, strategic partners, and non-profit organizations. The portfolio includes technology licensing agreements, research collaborations, strategic industry alliances, and mission-aligned transactions with non-profit organizations. Core Duties
Direct staff and provide leadership to Industrial Contracts officers. Promote the goals and vision of ICO. Responsible for hiring, training and retaining staff, career coaching, professional development and accountable for the performance of direct reports. Develop strategic plans for ICO. Identify and resolve strategic issues of substantial significance that affect the overall functioning beyond ICO, consult and advise senior University leadership. Advise senior management on programmatic and policy development. Evaluate the effectiveness of ICO’s organizational structure and programs to promote success, development of employees and appropriate use of staff resources. Negotiate, sign and administer major research agreements with companies, such as master sponsored research agreements, unfunded collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements, equipment loan agreements, and other related agreements. Supervise ICO staff on other agreements. Provide guidance to faculty, senior management, research staff, and other Stanford offices on Stanford policies on intellectual property, contracts, and other related issues. Oversee the resolution of issues related to intellectual property, contracts, research administration, and other related issues. Coordinate the development and maintenance of internal group documents, databases and procedures to ensure work product and workflow are efficient and up-to-date. Develop and deliver training on intellectual property, contracts, and other issues to co-workers, faculty, staff, and other Stanford offices. Network with colleagues at other institutions, at companies, and licensing associations to develop relationships and gain a broader understanding of industry-academic relationships outside of Stanford. Make presentations at industry and academic research and licensing conferences. Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and nine years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, planning and change management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with a wide range of faculty and staff and to work with industry legal and business personnel. Ability to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Strong knowledge of industry practices and regulatory requirements. Expertise in intellectual property, licensing, contract and regulatory issues pertaining to research agreements with industry. Ability to work efficiently within a complex university administration, often under pressure and short deadlines. Understanding of the structure, purpose, functions and objectives of research at Stanford. Exceptional analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail required. Excellent judgment and common sense required. Physical Requirements
Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/fine grasping. Occasionally stand, walk, use a telephone, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Rarely writes by hand. Work Standards
Interpersonal skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote culture of safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide. Compensation and Benefits
The expected pay range for this position is $213,783-$264,938 per annum. Stanford provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. Details about the rewards package can be discussed during the hiring process. The Cardinal at Work website provides information on benefits and rewards. EEO and Accommodations
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources.
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Stanford University . Overview
The Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions is a leadership position within Stanford’s Office of Technology Licensing (OTL). The role drives complex agreements that advance Stanford’s mission of research excellence, innovation, and strategic collaboration. The position leads a team of contracting professionals and serves as the primary contact for strategic negotiations with industry leaders, strategic partners, and non-profit organizations. The portfolio includes technology licensing agreements, research collaborations, strategic industry alliances, and mission-aligned transactions with non-profit organizations. Core Duties
Direct staff and provide leadership to Industrial Contracts officers. Promote the goals and vision of ICO. Responsible for hiring, training and retaining staff, career coaching, professional development and accountable for the performance of direct reports. Develop strategic plans for ICO. Identify and resolve strategic issues of substantial significance that affect the overall functioning beyond ICO, consult and advise senior University leadership. Advise senior management on programmatic and policy development. Evaluate the effectiveness of ICO’s organizational structure and programs to promote success, development of employees and appropriate use of staff resources. Negotiate, sign and administer major research agreements with companies, such as master sponsored research agreements, unfunded collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements, equipment loan agreements, and other related agreements. Supervise ICO staff on other agreements. Provide guidance to faculty, senior management, research staff, and other Stanford offices on Stanford policies on intellectual property, contracts, and other related issues. Oversee the resolution of issues related to intellectual property, contracts, research administration, and other related issues. Coordinate the development and maintenance of internal group documents, databases and procedures to ensure work product and workflow are efficient and up-to-date. Develop and deliver training on intellectual property, contracts, and other issues to co-workers, faculty, staff, and other Stanford offices. Network with colleagues at other institutions, at companies, and licensing associations to develop relationships and gain a broader understanding of industry-academic relationships outside of Stanford. Make presentations at industry and academic research and licensing conferences. Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and nine years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, planning and change management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with a wide range of faculty and staff and to work with industry legal and business personnel. Ability to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Strong knowledge of industry practices and regulatory requirements. Expertise in intellectual property, licensing, contract and regulatory issues pertaining to research agreements with industry. Ability to work efficiently within a complex university administration, often under pressure and short deadlines. Understanding of the structure, purpose, functions and objectives of research at Stanford. Exceptional analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail required. Excellent judgment and common sense required. Physical Requirements
Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/fine grasping. Occasionally stand, walk, use a telephone, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Rarely writes by hand. Work Standards
Interpersonal skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote culture of safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide. Compensation and Benefits
The expected pay range for this position is $213,783-$264,938 per annum. Stanford provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. Details about the rewards package can be discussed during the hiring process. The Cardinal at Work website provides information on benefits and rewards. EEO and Accommodations
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources.
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