Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions

4 weeks ago

Redwood City, United States Stanford Full time

Senior Associate Director For Industry And Technology TransactionsThe Senior Associate Director for Industry and Technology Transactions is a leadership position within the Office of Technology Licensing at Stanford University. This role is responsible for driving complex agreements that advance Stanford's mission of research excellence, innovation, and strategic collaboration. The position leads a team of contracting professionals and serves as the primary point of contact for strategic negotiations with industry leaders, strategic partners, and non-profit organizations.This role oversees the full lifecycle of complex transactionsfrom drafting through negotiation and executionto ensure alignment with Stanford's policies, compliance requirements, and strategic objectives. The portfolio includes technology licensing agreements, research collaborations, strategic industry alliances, and mission-aligned transactions with non-profit organizations. The Senior Associate Director establishes clear risk frameworks and deal strategies that protect the University's interests while enabling sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships.The ideal candidate will be a collaborative problem-solver who combines strong legal acumen with business insight to drive agreements that create value for Stanford and its partners. A JD or equivalent advanced degree is preferred, with 9+ years of experience in technology transfer, licensing, or complex commercial transactions and a track record of leading high-value negotiations in domains such as biotech, engineering, or software.Core duties include:Direct staff and provide leadership to Industrial Contracts officers.Develop strategic plans for ICO.Evaluate the effectiveness of ICO's organizational structure and programs.Negotiate, sign, and administer major research agreements.Provide guidance to faculty, senior management, and other Stanford offices.Coordinate the development and maintenance of internal group documents.Develop and deliver training on intellectual property, contracts, and other issues.Network with colleagues at other institutions to develop relationships.Minimum requirements include: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.Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.Expertise in intellectual property, licensing, contract, and regulatory issues.Ability to work efficiently within a complex university administration.Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.Excellent judgment and common sense.Physical requirements include:Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work.Occasionally stand, walk, use a telephone, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.Rarely writes by hand.Stanford University provides reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

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