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Job Offer: Senior Manager-Industry Contracts:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Senior Manager-Industry ContractsBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. Starting income within the income range will be commensurate with expertise, education, and practice. For additional information Contact Us by: Chris Stoner chris.stoner@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment VP for Research (RIP) Position Title agent-Industry Contracts Job Title Senior Manager-Industry Contracts Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Job Summary The Division of Research and Innovation is seeking a Senior Manager of Industry Contracts. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month professional faculty position. The Division of Research and Innovation supports OSU's commitment to engaging in exceptional research by collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to facilitate ethical research, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the University's strategic plan: Prosperity Widely Shared . Under the general supervision of the Director of Intellectual Property & Commercial Agreements, the Senior Industry Contracts Manager will support the strategic goals and tactical operations of the office by providing proactive support for proposals, negotiation, and life-cycle administration of industry sponsored research contracts and certain government-funded prime contracts and subcontracts having industry components. The primary objective of the position is to support the growing culture of industry engagement at OSU through efficient negotiation and execution of industry contracts, development of industry relationships, and involvement with other strategic efforts across OSU's campus. This position must understand and be able to clearly articulate at a high level the differences between government and industry funding, industry research contracts, university research and administrative processes and policies, and intellectual property in an academic and industry environment. This individual, in conjunction with the Director and other members of the office, will be responsible for contributing to and interpreting principles of the organization, policies, and specific guidelines as they pertain to industry sponsored projects and strategic government subcontracts. This position will have the authority to act in the Director's absence and to independently drive actions and results as necessary. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and expertise to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. • Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 50% Contract Negotiation and Relationships » Support the development of relationships with industry partners and other strategic partners for OSU through effective negotiation of contracts. » Negotiate, draft, and finalize (a) complex industry funded agreements, (b) complex collaboration agreements amongst university, non-profit and commercial parties, © certain NIH, NSF, DOD, DOE, SBIR, or STTR federally funded prime contracts and subcontracts through industry prime contractors, and (d) foreign government research contracts. This requires negotiation of complex legal and business terms, including intellectual property and publication rights, confidentiality, indemnification, taxation issues, performance milestones and related financials. » Negotiate industry-facing contracts for Centers and Institutes under Division of Research and Innovation governance as required. » Manage flow of HIPAA data into university through negotiation of Data Use Agreements and teaming with Information Technology on negotiation and implementation of Business Associate Agreements. » Negotiate, draft, and finalize nondisclosure and material transfer agreements in support of both pre-award discussions and proposals, and post-award support for existing research projects. » Remove and reduce the negative effects of publication restrictions in industry sponsored contracts and federally funded contracts by having more proactive function in the proposal development, contract negotiation and life cycle administrative support for all such awards. » Work collaboratively with faculty and the Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration on industry research proposal development and post-award management. Lgain the policies and procedures of proposal development, help faculty create appropriate budgets, and connect them with university offices for compliance if needed for efficient proposal development. » Team with staff in the OSU Advantage on industry sponsored research, licensing and other agreements involving intellectual property. » Nurture positive relationships both inside and outside the University. Interact with a wide variety of faculty, staff, administration, students, companies, during the negotiation process for specific solutions to complex issues. » Identify contractual issues, potential risk or conflict in projects such as compliance, conflicts-of-interest, export controls, and accounting terms, and provide follow through until resolved by the respective offices. » This position is granted institutional signature authority on the range of industry research agreements and related agreement types as defined for the position. » Manage the resolution of contractual problems that develop in the course of projects by consulting with faculty, staff, sponsors and other offices within OSU, while maintaining a mindfulness around diversity, equity and inclusion. 30% Industry Engagement Strategies, Tactics, and Policies » Create and implement contracting strategies and tactics to grow industry sponsored project engagement across campus in support of college level efforts. » Develop processes and procedures to implement best practices learned from national organizations - such as the University Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP) or Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) - as well as through relationships with top-tier universities who are heavily engaged with industry. » Propose and prepare draft policies in collaboration with OSU Advantage staff that allow OSU to implement best practices while staying within laws, regulations, other OSU policies, and develop guidelines for best practices. 10% Faculty Training » As needed, convene seminars and attend departmental and other campus meetings to provide education on the difference between government and industry funding; industry proposal development; industry funded agreements, government subcontracts; and OSU policies and procedures. » Team with the Intellectual Property and Licensing staff within the OSU Advantage, and others as joint training opportunities arise. » Advise and assist OSU department administrators, faculty, and staff members prior to, during, and after agreement negotiation and execution; interpret and explain contract terms and conditions. » Contribute written educational materials and update the OSU Advantage industry connected web page as needed. » Continue education about each aspect of the university industry partnership process through attendance of outside meetings and conferences. » Maintain an continuing commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and access in the training environment. 5% Database Management » Working with office support staff, maintain office databases, such as Inteum C/S and Cayuse to maintain accurate records and tracking of agreements. 5% Other tasks as Assigned » Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director. What You Will Need » Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in science, engineering, business, public administration, government policy or law. » Five years of practice in a university or industry research contracts position, sponsored research administration contracting practice, or university/industry research partnering; or five years of practice of demonstrated capability to draft, negotiate and conclude a variety of contracts pertaining to the exchange of information, materials and intellectual property in a higher education or corporate environment. » Exceptional analytical and organizational expertise and attention to detail. » Evidence of strong oral and written communication expertise. Must have the capability to articulate and explain university principles to industry and both to faculty. » Demonstrated capability to be a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in an environment that encourages strategic thinking. » Must be able to work on multiple projects despite frequent interruptions. » Must be a team player who can work collaboratively with others to produce win-win solutions. » Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity in a professional environment. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have » Training or practice in an engineering or physical science discipline. » Advanced degree in a STEM field, public administration, policy, business administration or law (JD or LLM). » practice in managing relationships between industry and academia. » Ten-plus years of direct practice in contracting with industry on research and development issues. » Ten years of direct practice with or demonstrated knowledge of complex issues related to the licensing or protection of intellectual property as pertains to industry sponsored research and development. » practice with developing or reviewing SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF, DOD, DOE and other US Government flow-through subcontracts including strong comprehension of FAR, DFAR or other agency regulations. » practice with drafting material transfer, confidentiality, data use or technology license agreements. » Demonstrated knowledge of the structure, purpose, functions and goals of a public university. » knowledge how existing and evolving university, federal, and state policies affect industry sponsored projects. » Demonstrated capability to work well with a wide variety of people, including faculty, industry representatives and legal counsel, as well as administrative staff, accountants and colleagues. » Demonstrated knowledge of the function of confidential information in agreements and how Information technology affects Oregon State University's right to publish research results; property issues such as vesting of title to and accountcapability for tangible property; financial implications of payment terms; and licapability issues. » Demonstrated capability to take initiative, prioritize workload, and work independently, under pressure. » Demonstrated capability to negotiate effectively to find win-win solutions. Excellent judgment, creativity, interpersonal expertise, and common sense required. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Pay Method income Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time income Range $72,216 - $126,456 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/18783 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08613UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 12/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 10/31/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 11/15/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. Starting income within the income range will be commensurate with expertise, education, and practice. For additional information Contact Us by: Chris Stoner chris.stoner@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover LetterOptional Documents » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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