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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital’s mission is to utilize innovative research and treatment to propel cures and preventative means "for pediatric catastro

Director – Agreements

Location

Tennessee

Posted

134 days ago

Salary

$160.2K - $329.7K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree9 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Director – Agreements

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including technology license agreements, material transfer agreements (MTAs), nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, and other IP-related documents. • Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, obligations, and best practices related to technology transfer and commercialization activities. • Support technology transfer operations by ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and institutional policies (e.g., Bayh-Dole Act, export control, GDPR, etc.). • Collaborate with inventors, researchers, business development, and external partners to facilitate the protection and commercialization of intellectual property. • Conduct due diligence for potential licensing, partnership, and commercialization opportunities. • Provide guidance on IP strategy, including patent, copyright, and trademark matters as they pertain to technology transactions. • Develop and deliver training sessions for staff and faculty on contract processes, IP rights, and compliance topics. • Stay abreast of legal developments and trends in technology transfer, IP law, and commercialization.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Advanced degree, JD, Master’s or PhD in life sciences, engineering or business, preferred
  • Nine (9) years experience required with a Bachelor’s degree
  • Seven (7) years experience required with Master’s/PhD
  • Five (5) years experience required with JD
  • Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex IP-related agreements
  • Strong understanding of agreements law
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

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