The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletics programs. The faculty at UCLA comprise one of the most intellectually productive academic communities in the nation, and the institution receives over $1 billion in extramural research funding annually. The UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG) is a group of professional staff dedicated to commercializing technology, collaborating with industry, and fostering entrepreneurship. Position Summary
The Research & Industry Alliances (RIA) Officer is responsible for the following duties including: (1) negotiating, drafting and executing agreements; (2) business development and relationship management; and (3) collaboration with UC and UCLA teams. As part of the agreement duties, the RIA Officer maintains a caseload of agreements related to industry sponsor arrangements, material transfer arrangements, and other contracts that involve third parties. Each agreement is negotiated, drafted and/or reviewed to ensure that it complies with university policies and procedures, the expectations of the faculty and university, and that it does not conflict with or overlap with an existing arrangement. Topics may include publishing rights, intellectual property or licensing rights, attribution, confidentiality, deliverables, etc. As part of the business development and relationship management duties, the RIA Officer conducts sector analysis for assigned areas to identify researchers and industry leaders, meets with faculty member and industry leaders individually and together for purposes of identifying and then matching research interests for purposes of funding generation and maintains contact with faculty and industry parties under existing agreements to ensure mutual satisfaction, anticipate issues of concern and to leverage existing relationships (for contract extension and/or expansion). As part of the collaborative activities, the RIA Officer works closely with UCLA and UC staff members to identify best practices, to explore various contractual mechanisms and to leverage existing campus or UC resources.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts effectively in an academic, non-profit, corporate or legal environment. Ability to draft contractual terms related same. (Required)
Familiarity with and experience with research funding mechanisms. Demonstrated knowledge of policy distinctions between gifts, grants and contract mechanisms for industrial support of university programs. Ability to interpret the varying objectives and needs of the investigator and Sponsor. (Preferred)
Effective communication skills to inquire and understand the objectives of a relationship, identify the potential risks and to draft language in a manner that effectively represents the university's interests. (Required)
General knowledge of academic, personnel, and accounting principles in a university environment. (Preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of industry contracting, export control, and subcontracting practices as well as Federal Acquisition Regulations. (Preferred)
Business development, marketing, presentation, sales or related experience for purposes of presenting information in a compelling, concise and audience-specific manner. (Preferred)
Management and professional experience, detail-oriented disposition, business acumen, judgment and integrity to effectively serve investigator and sponsor clients and to work independently managing a large caseload. (Required)
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse multicultural environment, interacting frequently with faculty, staff, students and research community representatives. (Required)
General knowledge of academic, personnel, and accounting principles in a university environment. (Preferred)
Ability to review contracts and identify issues not only in the text but also created in the absence of text. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Juris Doctor (JD) Degree JD or other advanced degree (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Conflict of Interest: The position is subject to the University Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. The candidate(s) selected will be required to complete financial statements for public record.
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
