CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

Position Summary: The Contracts Administrator provides contract management support as part of the Office of Technology Development (OTD) and interacts with other departments within Scripps Research and entities outside Scripps Research. This role processes and tracks various OTD and Legal contracts, develops and manages digital files and databases, assists OTD with administrative needs associated with licensee/partner compliance, and supports documentation and reporting of technology disclosures.

Responsibilities and Duties: Works with faculty, staff and other Scripps Research departments to facilitate requests, processing, and execution of Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, Data Use Agreements and other OTD agreements. Responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating Confidential Disclosure Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, Data Use Agreements and other OTD and Legal agreements. Assists Licensing and Transactions team with administrative needs associated with licensee/partner compliance in contractual matters including tracking and sourcing progress reports. Updates and tracks multiple agreements in Inteum (database) and OTD portal, ensuring transaction activity is documented and reported and related documents are attached. Actively evaluates, documents and improves processes and workflows as needed. Serves as a point of contact for OTD portal and OTD email inboxes, including communications and training of lab administrators and other users. Prepares ad hoc reports and other documents; edits, proofreads, and formats reports and other documents to department specifications. Maintains and manages all department files and processes a variety of general and complex correspondence. Participates and presents information in staff meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: JD, Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent job experience. Minimum of 3 years of contracts management or paralegal experience required. Ability to read and understand contracts, analyze and identify issues within contracts and process transactions in a timely and consistent manner. Exceptional analytic capabilities and attention to detail; particular emphasis on ability to accurately cross-reference agreements, inventions and inventor information. Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Database knowledge and experience; aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and improve systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently. Proven ability to manage a complex, high-volume portfolio and meet competing deadlines with sound judgment and attention to detail. Collaborative and service-minded, with the ability to manage shifting priorities while keeping a professional demeanor with colleagues, research staff, and external parties. Demonstrated diplomacy and ability to maintain confidential information. While subject to change based on business needs, this is an on-campus position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.

Compensation: The expected hiring range for this position is $76,500 to $90,000/annually, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Include: Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars) Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care) Competitive vacation and sick leave policies Free, on-site parkingEEO Statement : The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.