Position Title:

Assistant Director of Industry Contracts

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervisory or Management Experience
Advanced Degree
Experience with negotiating contracts, such as nondisclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, and university research agreements
Familiarity with coordination of internal departments at a university, such as finance, compliance, IT, etc.
Familiarity with AUTM and or UIDP perspectives on Industry Sponsored Research in Academia
Experience with contracts with FAR and DFAR clauses

Job Description:

The Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC) comprises the Iowa State University Research Foundation and the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer. OIC evaluates and develops intellectual property strategies for technology emerging from the research at ISU and the Ames National Lab and executes partnerships for their commercial development while managing industry relations for sponsored research projects.

The Assistant Director, Industry Contracts, supervises professional staff that negotiate pre-partnered terms and conditions with commercial entities for research and technology commercialization. This includes strategies to negotiate sponsored contracts, material transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other similar agreements on behalf of the University. Ensures compliance with existing intellectual property portfolio, applicable policies, agency guidelines, and government regulations. Manages agreements for select departments and external partners.

Example of Duties

• Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and executes contracts and agreements related to sponsored activity.

• Acts as a subject matter expert.

• Creates internal policies and procedures.

• Develops relationships with corporate partners to ensure compliance with agreements.

• Manages audits and compliance and oversees portfolios

• Manages finances and prepares projections for faculty

• Develops intellectual property strategies.

• Supervises commercialization and other professional staff.

• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports

• Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals

• Supervises a small department or work team

• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised

• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS811

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:

May 9, 2023

Posting Close Date:

May 22, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R11728