Strategic Contracts Director, Tech Transfer

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northeastern universityEast Boston (MA)

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Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Associate Director of Contracts to lead technology transfer contracting for strategic partnerships with industry and researchers. The role ensures timely execution, mitigates institutional risk, and drives contracting process improvements to support commercialization of the university's intellectual property. The position requires strong managerial skills, expert negotiation and drafting capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with the Office of

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