Apple · 3 weeks ago
Corporate Development - University Industry Partnerships Contracting Lead
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $221K/yr
5+ years expApple is a company that values innovation and the development of great products and services. The University Industry Partnerships Contracting Lead will manage relationships with universities, focusing on research and development collaborations, deal structuring, and negotiations.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Cultivate relationships externally with Apple’s university partners and academic leaders and internally with Apple engineering and product partners
Structure, negotiate and execute agreements with Universities, in partnership with Apple engineering/product and legal teams
Collaborate across Apple organizations including engineering and legal to structure contracts that ensure technical and business objectives are met
Develop consistent approach and document processes to standardize and expedite completion of research programs
Maintain a complex portfolio of engagements, including regular documentation of status in a team database
Develop reports and occasionally lead projects to enhance team reporting and improve tools and processes
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant experience working with universities, at a university's industry partnerships office or within industry
Deep understanding of industry partnerships and sponsored research programs
Experience structuring and negotiating complex research agreements
Knowledge of licensing and intellectual property terms
Preferred
Ability to creatively solve for complex situations to achieve business objectives while mitigating risk
Ability to manage ambiguity by applying structure systematically using data
Ability to drive projects forward with cross-functional teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Legal background
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6998)
2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
2021 (4060)
2020 (3656)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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