University at Buffalo Looking for R220114 – Contracts Manager – Technology Transfer Full Time

Fiscal Year
2021-2022

Classification Title: Contract and Grant Specialist
I

Department
Technology Transfer

Posting Number: R220114

Posting
Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/34743

Employer
R
esearch Foundation

Position Type: RF Professional

Type
Full-Time

Position
Summary

UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) is seeking a
Contracts Manager to help change the world by facilitating industry sponsored research, technology transfer and clinical trials of
innovative new technologies necessary to get new diagnostic and therapeutic products to market, and to foster economic growth in the
Western New York Community. You will work with diverse faculty who are conducting leading edge research to enable creation and testing of
innovations that solve real-world problems. In this role, you will be part of the Technology Transfer team and will work with Office of
Sponsored Projects Services (SPS), Clinical Research Office, and other BEP staff to enable industry sponsored research, clinical research,
and technology transfer at UB.

You will facilitate University wide clinical research by drafting and negotiating
certain agreements with industry sponsors, while ensuring compliance with University and Research Foundation
policies.

You will coordinate with internal customers as needed such as Principal Investigators, study staff, Clinical
Research Office and Technology Transfer staff, and the Office of Sponsored Projects Services to obtain technical information, budgets,
protocols and scopes-of-work for pre-award contract negotiation and execution, and to transition executed agreements to SPS for post-award
activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Non-Clinical Research Agreements. The primary function of
  this position is to facilitate University wide non-clinical research by drafting and negotiating contracts involving and supporting
  University at Buffalo research activities and intellectual property. These activities include, for example, industry sponsored research,
  license and option agreements.
• Clinical Trials Agreements. The secondary function of this position is to
  facilitate University wide clinical research by drafting and negotiating certain agreements with industry sponsors while ensuring
  compliance with University and Research Foundation policies. Primary focus is on clinical trial, data use and site
  agreements.

The successful candidate is expected to stay apprised of evolving regulations, trends, and standards relative to
technology transfer, industry sponsored research and clinical trials, and to incorporate those into future agreements in consultation with
SUNY and Research Foundation policies.

We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our
commitment to diversity and excellence. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to
apply.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone.
There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy
mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn
about our benefit
packages.

About UB

The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive
public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities
to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated
staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their
talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at
Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in
its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran
or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of
  experience working in technology transfer, sponsored research, clinical research, intellectual property, or other contract negotiations.
  Requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Self-motivated and able to work
  collaboratively with faculty and colleagues.
• Must have the maturity and self-confidence to relate to faculty as colleagues and
  possess a business-like demeanor to represent the RF-SUNY when interacting with industry and other constituents.
• Strong written and
  verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law, business, or
  science.
• Five or more years of experience working in technology transfer, business development, clinical research, intellectual
  property, or other contract negotiations. Requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements related to technology transfer in a university
  setting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts related to industry sponsored research in a university
  setting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts related to clinical research in a university
  setting.

Salary Range
$75,000 – $95,000

Work Hours

Monday –
Friday

37.5 hours 

Contact’s Name: Esther Eagan

Contact’s Title: Senior
Associate Director, Contracts

Contact’s Email: [email protected]

Contact’s Phone: 716- 645-8138

Deadline for
applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: 06/15/2022

Number of references
required
3