Licensing and Strategic Alliances Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a B.A./B.S. in the life sciences and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred requirements:

Ph.D. degree preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and demonstrated ability to build consensus and influence key stakeholders.
• Proactive self-starter and a team player, with the ability to effectively coordinate interdisciplinary project teams in a fast environment and multiple competing deadlines
• Strong technical training and analytical skills sufficient to gain a rapid understanding of new cutting-edge technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to learn how to influence and negotiate with internal constituencies and external business partners.
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making routinely and independently, including in the context of only having access to limited or incomplete information.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate interactions with diverse stakeholders in all parts of the organization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of varied tasks and competing demands, while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Mastery of standard office software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn applicable business-related systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work, and use light/ fine grasping.
• Occasionally stand, walk, use a telephone, lift, carry, push, pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely writes by hand.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants 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 characteristic protected by law.