Associate General Counsel, Technology Transfer

Roswell Park is seeking an Associate General Counsel to work in the General Counsel and Compliance Department, reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel or the Deputy General Counsel.

• This position will be primarily assigned to support Roswell Park’s research mission, Office of Technology Transfer, and GMP Engineering & Cell Manufacturing Facility (the “Facility”). The selected candidate will work closely with research leadership, Facility leadership, the Office of Technology Transfer (“OTT”), the Office of Clinical Research Services, the Office of Research Subject Protection, the Privacy and Compliance Office, as well as research faculty and physician investigators.
• The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, which may include: (i) research related agreements (clinical trial, collaborative research, sponsored research, material transfer and data use agreements); (ii) technology transfer, license agreements, research and development, and other agreements having significant intellectual property implications; (iii) production and manufacturing agreements (for the manufacture/production of investigational cellular therapy products and intermediates, viral and non-viral vectors, and other related products) ); and (iv) procurement contracts (equipment and product purchase and service agreements).
• The selected candidate will assist with other legal matters as needed to support the areas referenced above, which matters may include providing regulatory guidance, contract interpretation, and other legal support as requested.
• The Associate General Counsel interfaces with management of various clinical, research, and administrative departments and provides timely legal guidance to facilitate Roswell Park objectives and support operations while minimizing potential legal risk and exposure.
• Must develop and maintain knowledge of relevant intellectual property law, FDA regulations, research subject protection regulations, New York laws applicable to public entities and hospitals, and general health and privacy laws to support legal practice.
• At least three (3) years, five (5) years preferred, experience handling a minimum of one (1) of the categories of agreements listed in (i) through (iv) above is required. Experience with technology transfer, cell and gene therapy, clinical research, and/or intellectual property matters in a health care or life science setting is strongly preferred.
• This position qualifies for a hybrid remote work arrangement.

Interested applicants can apply by referencing posting #16947 to https://roswellpark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareers