Stanford University
Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions
Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States, 94305
Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions
The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) was established in 1970 to manage the intellectual property assets of Stanford University. OTL evaluates, markets, and licenses technology owned by the University. OTL's mission is to encourage effective technology transfer for the public benefit as well as generating royalty income for Stanford to benefit research and education.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions is a leadership position within Stanford’s Office of Technology Licensing, responsible for driving complex agreements that advance Stanford’s mission of research excellence, innovation, and strategic collaboration. This role oversees the full lifecycle of complex transactions - from drafting through negotiation and execution - to ensure alignment with Stanford’s policies, compliance requirements, and strategic objectives. CORE DUTIES
Direct staff and provide leadership to Industrial Contracts officers. Develop strategic plans for ICO. 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. Provide guidance to faculty, senior management, research staff, and other Stanford offices on Stanford policies on intellectual property, contracts, 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. 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. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions is a leadership position within Stanford’s Office of Technology Licensing, responsible for driving complex agreements that advance Stanford’s mission of research excellence, innovation, and strategic collaboration. This role oversees the full lifecycle of complex transactions - from drafting through negotiation and execution - to ensure alignment with Stanford’s policies, compliance requirements, and strategic objectives. CORE DUTIES
Direct staff and provide leadership to Industrial Contracts officers. Develop strategic plans for ICO. 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. Provide guidance to faculty, senior management, research staff, and other Stanford offices on Stanford policies on intellectual property, contracts, 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. 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. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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