Research Contracts Associate
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Altro in Italia
Draft, review, negotiate and manage Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs);
Draft, review, negotiate and manage Research Agreements involving intellectual property considerations, including Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs), Service Agreements, and Consultancy Agreements;
Review and ensure the proper management of intellectual property rights and ownership clauses related to research results within contracts managed by other internal departments that have IP and/or Business Development implications;
Coordinate internally with Research & Development, Legal Affairs, Finance, Grant Office, and Tigem's and SR-Tiget's teams, including researchers and administrative staff;
Manage relationships and negotiations with external counterparties, including academic institutions, research organizations, companies, and service providers.
Act as the primary point of contact for and collaborate with external legal counsel, where required, on specialized matters and contractual issues related to the areas mentioned above.
Monitor legal updates,
and relevant case law affecting the contractual activities under management.
Contribute to the drafting and review of policies related to intellectual property, business development operations, and associated contractual and strategic matters, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices.
Requisiti
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Law;
At least 2 years of experience in Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Research Contracts, or related legal matters, gained within an IP department of a law firm, a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or research-driven organization.
Familiarity with biological sciences, research environments, and laboratory settings, with the ability to understand the scientific, technical, and operational context in which research collaborations and innovation activities take place.
Solid understanding of intellectual property rights, confidentiality