MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and fifteen years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Strongly Preferred Experience:
- J.D. or equivalent legal experience.
- 10+ years of intellectual property licensing and corporate R&D contracting, or directly related experience.
- 3+ years of training and managing licensing or corporate contracting staff.
- Successful track record of both solo and team-based licensing and research contracting negotiations involving both small and large global companies with total deal sizes of at least $10M.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- In-depth understanding and expertise in industry research contract drafting and negotiation, licensing transactions, and technology transfer processes, including proven ability to independently develop and implement complex contracting strategies.
- Advanced knowledge of legal aspects related to intellectual property, contracts, and licensing agreements.
- Knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to secure favorable terms in industry contracts.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex technology transfer scenarios.
- Leadership skills to drive collaborative efforts within cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to independently develop and implement industry contracts strategies.
- Exceptional customer relationship skills, consensus building skills and political acumen with proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong collaborative relationships with faculty and other internal stakeholders, build outside professional relationships, and represent the university externally.
- Proficiency in overseeing industry contracts operations and implementing policy improvements for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
Certifications and Licenses:
None.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
- Occasionally use a telephone, stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, write by hand, sort, and file paperwork or parts.
- Rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May have occasional extended or weekend work hours during peak business cycles.
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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
The expected pay range for this position is $195,000 to $225,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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 at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
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.
