The Ohio State University announces an opening for Director, Office of Business and Industry Contracts (Sponsored Program Officer 3).

The Ohio State University ranks 5th in the nation in industry sponsored research and development expenditures.  To support and grow this enterprise, The Ohio State University is seeking a Director for the Office for Business and Industry Contracts  (OBIC) in the OSU Research Foundation.  The OSU Research Foundation manages all sponsored project funds awarded to OSU faculty and staff.

The Director of OBIC supervises and develops professional and support staff and oversees the operations of the office. S/he monitors workloads to assure efficient operations and modifies processes as appropriate to optimize staff effectiveness and facilitate University-sponsor interactions.  The Director also plans and conducts workshops and training for internal and external constituents.

On a day-to-day basis, the director has the following responsibilities: negotiates agreements that support industry sponsored research while also protecting the interests of the University and the investigator; reviews and provides institutional signature (or delegates as appropriate) on all Business and Industry contracts; serves as primary resource on matters of intellectual property/technology transfers for other members of the OBIC and the Office of Grants and Contracts (the Research Foundation unit that manages awards from government and not for profit sponsors); and establishes and maintains communication with other Research Foundation departments, OSU's Office for Technology Partnerships, researchers, college and department staff and other university personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

The candidate selected for this position will have at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field; an advanced degree and Certified Research Administrator (CRA) status are preferred.  Also required is significant experience in the acquisition, negotiation, and management of university research programs sponsored by business and industry (including federal pass thru contracts), intellectual property, and licensing issues.  Knowledge of intellectual property law as it pertains to university research agreements is expected.  The successful candidate must have excellent communication, interpersonal and contract negotiation skills, and demonstrated leadership and managerial skills and abilities.  A high level of sound judgment and independent decision-making is also required.

Salary is commensurate with experience.  The Ohio State University provides excellent benefits, including health care, retirement and tuition assistance. Interested parties should submit an application online at www.jobsatosu.com <http://www.jobsatosu.com>. Visit <http://rf.osu.edu> to learn more about The Ohio State University Research Foundation.

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