IP & LEGAL MANAGER

Are you a resourceful, diligent, and self-starting team player? Are you in search of an exciting and enriching role, where you can make an impact on the cutting-edge of science and medicine? The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) is a rapidly growing and highly successful nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate cures through stem cell research. NYSCF is seeking someone with life sciences experience that is a detail-oriented individual, with an interest in translational research, to work as an IP & Legal Manager under the supervision of the VP, Business Development. The IP & Legal Manager role is a full time position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for protection of research discoveries and proprietary rights of NYSCF in accordance with the objectives of NYSCF and the regulations of governmental agencies or other third parties (e.g., for-profit corporations) that provide research funding.
• Orients employees to intellectual property and technology transfer policies and procedures.
• Ensures appropriate transfer of outgoing and incoming intellectual property, including patents, patent applications and research materials.
• Evaluates new technology disclosures submitted by NYSCF researchers to determine patentability of technology.
• In response to researcher requests, reviews manuscripts and other materials produced by the Institute's investigators prior to their public disclosure.
• Manages the patenting process working closely with outside counsel.
• Oversees the maintenance and integrity of the NYSCF’s intellectual property databases.
• Coordinates and maintains internal filing system of all agreements and other appropriate documentation related to intellectual property including IP reporting.
• Drafts, negotiates agreements working with the Business Development and Executive team, and administers all agreements generated by NYSCF (e.g., corporate sponsored research agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, licensing agreements and research collaboration agreements).
• Performs other legal duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• JD preferred with two to five or more years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, or a biomedical research organization, academic technology transfer office or law firm.
• Patent Agent with 5+years of contract experience.
• Candidates with experience in IP, negotiating licenses and research partnership transactions, performing appropriate due diligence and successfully closing complex transactions are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to thrive and produce results in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.