About the role
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Manager Contracts - Technology Development provides strategic leadership for all contracts flowing through the Office of Technology Development (OTD), serving as the offices guide on best practices in contract structure %26amp; policy. This role develops and maintains contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and workflows, and advises commercialization and research teams by clearly articulating institutional positions, approved fallback options, and escalation thresholds. Leveraging a deep understanding of university policy, state regulations, and federal requirements, the Manager Contracts - Technology Development ensures agreements are consistent, compliant, and risk appropriate while enabling timely deal execution. The position partners closely with General Counsel, Sponsored Programs, Compliance, Business Development, and OTD leadership to triage issues, resolve ambiguities, and support effective decision making. Operating with high emotional intelligence and strong judgment, the Manager Contracts - Technology Development balances stewardship with pragmatic deal enablement, improving throughput, reducing friction, and safeguarding the institution%27s interests.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E8 years of experience in a legal environment or in general business with primary responsibility for reviewing, drafting, analyzing, and negotiating complex contracts.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3ELife Science contracting or Venture Capital contracting.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ELeads drafting and reviewing complex, high risk, and high-profile contracts with various companies, stakeholders and agencies while coordinating with staff.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides guidance, assistance, and training to staff and team members within OTD as necessary for implementation and negotiation of contracts for:%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EConfidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreements (CDAs/NDAs)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaterial %26amp; Data Transfer Agreements (MTAs/DTAs/DURCs, DUAs/NDAs for data)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EInter-Institutional Agreements (IIAs) and Consortium/Participation Agreements%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIntellectual Property (IP) Agreements: options, evaluation agreements, license agreements (exclusive/non-exclusive, field`limited), software licenses, end-user licenses, background IP/access rights%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESponsored Research / Collaboration Agreements and unfunded research/collaboration MOUs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESBIR/STTR subawards and related research commercialization agreements%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EClinical/Translational research support agreements (where TTO touchpoints exist)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIndustry-university master agreements and template side letters%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERevenue distribution, assignment, and royalty administration addenda (in coordination with Finance/OTL Ops)%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELeads the development of processes and procedures, including process improvement, for the area of expertise related to overall contract drafting and management activities.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMonitors status of contracts for completion; ensures contracts move through the process from negotiated intake to execution in a timely manner.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDrafts internal and external correspondence related to contracting activities.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAccurately spots issues, interprets complex contract terms and conditions, and engages attorneys in the Office of Legal Affairs and UT System OGC as the offices point of contact, as needed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EApplies extensive knowledge of the entire contracting lifecycle to meet business needs.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECreates and implements KPIs on contracts team performance.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDrafts, negotiates and completes revenue generating contracts%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EActs as the Point of Contact for COI, Legal Affairs, and UT System OGC offices%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPartner closely with General Counsel (for legal interpretation and negotiation strategy) and Sponsored Programs (for research agreements interfacing with IP/industry).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EModel proactive ownership and high emotional intelligence; especially when mediating between faculty urgency, industry timelines, and public-institution constraints.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECrisp, respectful communication that defuses conflict and builds trust across faculty, counsel, and industry counterparts.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EHigh situational awareness; knowing when to escalate, when to offer a fallback, and how to maintain momentum without negotiating%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as needed.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
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