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Contracts Manager, Technology Transfer

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$75,000 - $95,000

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Contracts Manager, Technology Transfer

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Contracts Manager, Technology Transfer
Classification Title Contract and Grant Specialist I
Department Technology Transfer
Posting Number R260113
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63566
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.5
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) is seeking a Contracts Manager to help facilitate industry-sponsored research and technology transfer of innovative new technologies necessary to get novel products to market and to foster economic growth in the Western New York Community. You will work with diverse faculty who are conducting leading-edge research to enable the creation and testing of innovations that solve real-world problems. In this role, you will be part of the Technology Transfer team and will work with the Office of Sponsored Projects Services (SPS) and other BEP staff to enable industry-sponsored research and technology transfer at UB.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Preparing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts involving and supporting University at Buffalo research activities and intellectual property. These activities include, for example, serving as the lead negotiator for industry sponsored research, license, equity and option agreements.
  • Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing the terms and conditions of a wide variety of agreements, primarily in the areas of industry-related research and intellectual property, to enable industry partnerships while ensuring compliance with University and Research Foundation policies.
  • Responsible for coordinating with internal customers such as Principal Investigators, study staff, Technology Transfer staff, and the Office of Sponsored Projects Services to obtain technical information, budgets, protocols, and scopes-of-work for pre-award contract negotiation and execution, transitioning executed agreements to SPS for post-award activity, and utilizing and maintaining the contracts database.

The successful candidate is expected to stay apprised of evolving regulations, trends, and standards relative to technology transfer and industry sponsored research, and to incorporate those into future agreements in compliance with SUNY and Research Foundation policies.

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About UB The University at Buffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree, and 3 years of experience working in technology transfer, sponsored research, intellectual property, or other contract negotiations. The requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience substantively drafting and negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts. The requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education (ex – JD) or experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in law, business, or science.
  • Five or more years of experience working in technology transfer, business development, intellectual property, or other contract negotiations.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating agreements related to technology transfer in a university setting.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating contracts related to industry sponsored research in a university setting.
  • Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating stock purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, operating agreements and ancillary related documents and instruments.
  • Experience in reviewing transactional diligence, including corporate governance matters.
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $75,000 - $95,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours 37.5
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Misha Burleson
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-881-1706
Posting Dates
Posted 07/27/2026
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No

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  2. Resume
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