Contracts Officer, Industry Partnerships

About the role

The Office of Technology Transfer and Strategic Partnerships (TT&SP) at SLAC is seeking a Strategic Partnership Proposals and Agreements Officer. This role reports to the Senior Contract Manager and is responsible for formalizing R&D partnerships between SLAC and the private sector, advancing SLAC’s initiatives in emerging technology areas.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate sponsored research related agreements across a diverse portfolio including industry and non-profits.
• Manage the critical interface between internal stakeholders and external partners during the negotiation and agreement execution phase.
• Proactively identify and resolve contractual or policy hurdles throughout the agreement lifecycle in a timely manner and escalate when necessary.
• Track and ensure timely completion of all required internal approvals.
• Initiate and oversee contract amendments as needed through to execution.
• Develop and track performance metrics for the strategic partnerships proposals and agreements portfolio.
• Participate in the Department of Energy communities of practice; present policies and partnership agreements best practices to SLAC and Stanford communities.
• Share knowledge, communicate openly, and anticipate needs to support collective goals.
• Contribute to self-improvement and actively seek opportunities to contribute at higher levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Advanced understanding and/or experience in sponsored research administration, and proven track record in negotiating research-related agreements with sponsors including industry and non-profits.
• Prior experience negotiating a wide variety of research related agreements including NDA, MTA, data use agreements.
• Detail oriented, able to work well independently and know when to escalate or seek assistance.
• Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property, publication rights, confidentiality, data rights and export control as pertaining to sponsored research.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze complex information and exhibit excellent judgement and common sense.
• Able to collaborate and effectively communicate (oral and written) across a wide audience of faculty, researchers, staff, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to make good and independent decisions based on critical and analytical thinking, experience, and judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and the agility to learn applicable university and departmental systems.

Qualifications

• Due to the nature of the job, applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders to be considered.

Preferred Requirements

• Combined degree in a STEM field with a J.D. or advanced business degree.
• Minimum of five years in research contract negotiation role within industry, academia or non-profits.
• Experience using business systems to manage workflow and compliance with sponsored research activities.
• Application of artificial intelligence platforms for contracting and associated workflows.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, SLAC will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
• Given the nature of this position, the selected candidate is expected to be in the office 3-4 days of the week. May have occasional extended hours during peak business cycles.

SLAC Employee Competencies

• Dependability: Can be relied upon to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintain an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, SLAC will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
• Given the nature of this position, the selected candidate is expected to be in the office 3-4 days of the week. May have occasional extended hours during peak business cycles.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University

• Classification Title: Contract and Grant Officer 2
• Grade: I
• Job Code: 4573
• Duration: Regular continuing
• Expected Pay Range: $116,834 - $141,300 per annum