Contract Specialist

Emory University

. Assist faculty, staff, and Office of Technology Transfer personnel in reviewing, drafting, and managing contracts and agreements related to intellectual property and academic research .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts related to intellectual property and academic research, with a strong focus on compliance and collaboration with faculty and organizations. Proficient in preparing various agreements and reports while overseeing administrative support for material transfer agreements.

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Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsIntellectual Property ManagementResearch AdministrationMaterial Transfer Agreements

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewAgreement FinalizationRoyalty Sharing AgreementsLicense AgreementsConfidential Disclosure AgreementsResearch Collaboration AgreementsAmendments PreparationCompliance ManagementRecord KeepingReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Technology TransferResearch ToolsGrant Award AgreementsCorporate EntitiesNonprofit EntitiesGeorgia Residency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist faculty, staff, and Office of Technology Transfer personnel in reviewing, drafting, and managing contracts and agreements related to intellectual property and academic research
Draft, negotiate, and finalize confidential disclosure agreements, research collaboration agreements, and material and software evaluation/use agreements with corporate and nonprofit entities
Prepare royalty sharing agreements, license agreements for research tools, and amendments to existing agreements
Review and draft intellectual property language in sponsored research and grant award agreements
Manage all aspects of the material transfer agreement program
Review, negotiate, and finalize incoming and outgoing material transfer agreements
Interact with faculty, staff, and academic and commercial organizations to ensure material transfer agreement compliance
Oversee MTA-related duties of supporting administrative staff and maintain complete and accurate records
Prepare periodic reports
Support licensing professionals with technology management and licensing matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration or a science discipline, and two years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts preferred, preferably in research administration and/or technology licensing
Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs
Residency in the state of Georgia required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly under department guidelines
Hybrid remote work arrangement
Equal access and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities