Contract Specialist, Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• Routine tasks include daily review and negotiation of complex contracts; multiple conferrals with OIE Innovation Commercialization team members and external partners; and processing a variety of written and electronic correspondence
• Providing professional level support in preparation, monitoring, tracking, and negotiation non-disclosure agreements, inter-institutional agreements, license agreements, amendments to these agreements, and others agreements, as assigned.
• Reviewing agreements to ensure that the terms comply with applicable laws, including Federal regulations and University policies, and do not conflict with pre-existing University obligations;
• Negotiating changes to agreements with outside parties’ representatives.
• Redlining necessary changes to agreements;
• Forwarding redlined agreements with comments to outside parties’ representatives for review;
• Coordinating signatures to agreements by University and outside parties.

• Minimum Education Level Required: JD; undergraduate degree in technical discipline (biology, chemistry, engineering) preferred
• Minimum Experience Level Required 1-3 years experience in either (i) negotiating contracts or (ii) contract management (preference given to those with experience in an educational environment)

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.