Stanford University · 3 months ago
Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$214K/yr - $265K/yr
9+ years expStanford University is a leading institution focused on research excellence and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions to lead a team in negotiating complex agreements that support the university's mission and foster strategic collaborations with industry leaders and non-profit organizations.
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Responsibilities
Direct staff and provide leadership to Industrial Contracts officers. Promote the goals and vision of ICO. Responsible for hiring, training and retaining staff, career coaching, professional development and accountable for the performance of direct reports
Develop strategic plans for ICO. Identify and resolve strategic issues of substantial significance that affect the overall functioning beyond ICO, consult and advise senior University leadership. Advise senior management on programmatic and policy development
Evaluate the effectiveness of ICO’s organizational structure and programs to promote success, development of employees and appropriate use of staff resources
Negotiate, sign and administer major research agreements with companies, such as master sponsored research agreements, unfunded collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements, equipment loan agreements, and other related agreements. Supervise ICO staff on other agreements
Provide guidance to faculty, senior management, research staff, and other Stanford offices on Stanford policies on intellectual property, contracts, and other related issues. Oversee the resolution of issues related to intellectual property, contracts, research administration, and other related issues
Coordinate the development and maintenance of internal group documents, databases and procedures to ensure work product and workflow are efficient and up-to-date
Develop and deliver training on intellectual property, contracts, and other issues to co-workers, faculty, staff, and other Stanford offices
Network with colleagues at other institutions, at companies, and licensing associations to develop relationships and gain a broader understanding of industry-academic relationships outside of Stanford. Make presentations at industry and academic research and licensing conferences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and nine years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, planning and change management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with a wide range of faculty and staff and to work with industry legal and business personnel
Ability to influence people, solve problems, troubleshoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Strong knowledge of industry practices and regulatory requirements
Expertise in intellectual property, licensing, contract and regulatory issues pertaining to research agreements with industry
Ability to work efficiently within a complex university administration, often under pressure and short deadlines
Understanding of the structure, purpose, functions and objectives of research at Stanford
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail required
Excellent judgment and common sense required
Preferred
A JD or equivalent advanced degree is preferred
9+ years of experience in technology transfer, licensing, or complex commercial transactions
A track record of leading high-value negotiations in domains such as biotech, engineering, or software
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
Stanford University
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$26.52MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineGRAMMY Museum
2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
2023-08-17Grant
Leadership Team
Nadia Roumani
Co-founder and Senior Designer, Designing for Social Systems (DSS) Program, d.school
Howard Wolf
Vice President for Alumni Affairs
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