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Lead the contracts team in the Office of Technology Development by providing strategic leadership and guidance on contract structure and policy. Oversee the drafting and negotiation of complex agreements including IP licenses, NDAs, and research collaborations while ensuring institutional compliance.
Requirements
Requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and at least 4 years of experience in a legal or business environment focusing on complex contract negotiation. Preferred experience includes life science or venture capital contracting.
Full job description
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With 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 U.S. News & World Report, 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'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY Leading the contracts team, the Manager Contracts - Technology Development is a non-practicing role providing strategic leadership for all contracts flowing through the Office of Technology Development (OTD), serving as the offices guide on best practices in contract structure & 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's interests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job Duties
Leads drafting and reviewing complex, high risk, and high-profile contracts with various companies, stakeholders and agencies while coordinating with staff.
Provides guidance, assistance, and training to staff and team members within OTD as necessary for implementation and negotiation of contracts for:
Sponsored Research / Collaboration Agreements and unfunded research/collaboration MOUs
SBIR/STTR subawards and related research commercialization agreements
Clinical/Translational research support agreements (where TTO touchpoints exist)
Industry-university master agreements and template side letters
Revenue distribution, assignment, and royalty administration addenda (in coordination with Finance/OTL Ops)
Leads the development of processes and procedures, including process improvement, for the area of expertise related to overall contract drafting and management activities.
Monitors status of contracts for completion; ensures contracts move through the process from negotiated intake to execution in a timely manner.
Drafts internal and external correspondence related to contracting activities.
Accurately 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.
Applies extensive knowledge of the entire contracting lifecycle to meet business needs.
Creates and implements KPIs on contracts team performance.
Drafts, negotiates and completes revenue generating contracts
Acts as the Point of Contact for COI, Legal Affairs, and UT System OGC offices
Partner closely with General Counsel (for legal interpretation and negotiation strategy) and Sponsored Programs (for research agreements interfacing with IP/industry).
Model proactive ownership and high emotional intelligence; especially when mediating between faculty urgency, industry timelines, and public-institution constraints.
Crisp, respectful communication that defuses conflict and builds trust across faculty, counsel, and industry counterparts.
High situational awareness; knowing when to escalate, when to offer a fallback, and how to maintain momentum without negotiating
Performs other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Required
Education Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Experience 4 years of experience in a legal environment or in general business with primary responsibility for reviewing, drafting, analyzing, and negotiating complex contracts.
Preferred
Experience Life Science contracting or Venture Capital contracting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work requires advanced knowledge of contract law, legal risk assessment, and compliance principles.
Work requires strong negotiation, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Work requires excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Work requires proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead complex matters, and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
Work requires proficiency with contract management systems and standard business software (Word, Excel, etc.).
Work requires good organizational skills.
Work requires clear written and oral communication skills.
Work requires analytical and critical thinking skills
Work requires working knowledge of spreadsheets and word-processing software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Working Conditions Office Setting
PACT STATEMENT
P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.
Salary Salary Negotiable
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT 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.
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