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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 1 day ago

Senior Research Contracts Associate

Brookline, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $106K/yr

2+ years exp

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Senior Research Contracts Associate will draft, review, and execute a high volume of research agreements while managing consortiums, working independently on most transactions.

CommunitiesHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon ProfitOncology

Responsibilities

Utilizes all institutional templates, as well develops draft agreements when a suitable template is not available. Works on exclusive options, exclusive licenses, and financial term sheets with input from management

Independently negotiates confidentiality agreement, material transfer agreements, data use agreements, multi-site and academic and corporate collaboration agreements, sponsored research agreements, non-exclusive research reagent licenses and amendments to the foregoing

Negotiates options, exclusive licenses and financial term sheets with input from manager and/or senior members on the Licensing and Contracts Teams

Integrates knowledge of IP law into negotiation of all contracts

Responds to inquiries from PIs and other parties

Drafts complex written messages

Coordinates and attends meetings with PIs and other parties, with lead role in discussions and manager support only on complex issues

Manages consortiums and multi-party collaborations led by DFCI

Articulates institutional policies and practices to PIs and external parties

Qualification

Contracts experienceIP law knowledgeNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree

2 years of contracts experience in an academic institution

Deal sheet is required to evaluate and assess transaction experience

Comprehension of science and translation of medical innovation

Knowledge of DFCI technology

Remains current on knowledge of federal, state and institutional policy relevant to duties and responsibilities

Detail-oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrated independence with the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions

Ability to work as a member of a team including taking work on from colleagues within more complex knowledge base

Ability to manage and prioritize numerous transactions and bring to closure in a timely manner

Ability to represent DFCI and gain the confidence, trust and respect of clinicians, scientists, administrators, investors, external industry counterparts, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and administrators

Ability to work in a highly matrixed and complex organization with multiple stakeholders