Associate Director of Agreements

Location Remote\-United States Category Legal \& Compliance Department Technology Development \& Industry Engagement Shift Weekday Day Position Type Full Time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Req \# JR7669 **Job Description** ------------------- The Associate Director of Agreements serves as a key member of the Technology Development \& Industry Engagement (TDIE) team and reports to the Director of Agreements. This position is responsible for the negotiation, drafting, execution, and management of a broad portfolio of research, technology transfer, and industry engagement agreements that support the institution's scientific, clinical, and business objectives. The Associate Director functions as an institutional resource on agreement\-related matters and collaborates extensively with investigators, research administration, legal counsel, and external academic and industry partners. The role provides expertise across a diverse range of agreements, including license agreements, material transfer agreements (MTAs), data transfer agreements (DTAs) and other research and commercialization\-related contracts. The Associate Director also supports intellectual property management activities, facilitates strategic industry engagement opportunities, and contributes to the efficient operation and continuous improvement of the department.**This position may be eligible for remote work.** However, St. Jude requires all remote employees to: * Travel to our Memphis campus for the interview process and/or orientation, if selected * Travel to Memphis to work on\-site for one week per quarter, or as requested based on business needs, if hired. By applying, you acknowledge and agree to these travel requirements as a condition of employment. This position is remote within approved U.S. locations. Due to state\-specific employment regulations, we are unable to consider applicants currently residing in California for remote work; however, candidates based in California who are willing to relocate to an approved location may be considered. **Job Responsibilities:** * Serve as a subject matter expert and institutional resource for research, technology transfer, intellectual property, and industry engagement agreements. Support the Director of Agreements in ensuring the efficient operation of the department and advancement of organizational objectives. * Negotiate, draft, review, and manage a broad range of agreements, including but not limited to: + License and option agreements + Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) + Data Transfer (DTAs) + Confidentiality/Non\-Disclosure Agreements (CDAs/NDAs) + Collaboration agreements + Inter\-institutional agreements + Consulting agreements * Partner with investigators, research staff, legal counsel, and institutional stakeholders to ensure agreements appropriately support research, technology development, intellectual property protection, compliance obligations, and commercialization objectives. * Collaborate wit