Industry Contracts Officer , IPIRA-Industry Alliance Office

Industry Contracts Officer (7380U), IPIRA-Industry Alliance Office 86544 Departmental Overview

The Industry Alliances Office (IAO) is responsible for creating, negotiating, and implementing agreements with industry to support campus research activities and foster strong relationships with the corporate sector. It negotiates all research and technology transfer agreements, including sponsored research, industry affiliate, SBIR/STTR grants, and data transfer agreements.

This position facilitates industry‑sponsored research on campus, including submission of proposals and negotiation of contract terms. It reviews, negotiates, and finalizes agreements for bringing resources to campus, supports industry consortiums, and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, UC policies, and campus practices.

• Draft and negotiate research‑related contracts such as NDA, material transfer, and sponsored research agreements, ensuring compliance with laws and policies.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with industry representatives and provide information about campus research programs, laws, and policies.
• Facilitate post‑award management by advising faculty, students, and staff of their rights and obligations under the contracts.
• In consultation with senior contract administrators and Associate Director, initiate new research collaborations by informing faculty and company representatives of potential opportunities.
• Promote appropriate disclosure of invention disclosures to research sponsors and the Office of Technology Licensing.
• Investigate and mediate departmental or contractor complaints, coordinating between multiple parties.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and researchers to draft contract language that is favorable to the organization.

• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn internal departmental policies, state and federal regulations, and general contract terms.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to serve diverse constituencies.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Political acumen and strong listening skills.
• Understanding of the organization’s infrastructure, goals, mission, rules, and policies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience and training.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or training.

The salary range for this position is $82,800.00 – $140,000, with an expected salary of $ – $.

• This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) career position eligible for UC benefits.
• This is an exempt, monthly‑paid position.

• This is not a visa opportunity and does not include sponsorship of a new consular H‑1B visa petition.
• This position is eligible for up to 95% remote work; arrangements are determined in partnership with supervision.

This position requires fingerprinting and a background check. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions, allegations, or disciplinary proceedings related to misconduct within the past seven years.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status.