University of Southern California · 16 hours ago
Senior Manager of Licensing Compliance and Revenue
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Southern California (USC) is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Licensing Compliance and Revenue to manage and implement contract administration and compliance activities within the USC Stevens Center for Innovation.
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Hiring Manager
America Sarmiento Wheelock
Responsibilities
Coordinates maintenance of detailed records, documents, correspondences, modifications, recordings, filings, and payments. Prepares and distributes information to appropriate individuals regarding aspects of the contract/agreement. Coordinates necessary closing tasks and provision of summaries to related parties. Develops and distributes reports as necessary
Conducts reviews and investigations of potential compliance violations for all existing contracts/agreements. Advises on specific corrective actions as appropriate and coordinates process to compliance resolution. Initiates, develops, manages, and delivers pertinent documents, comprehensive reports, notices of breach, and termination letters as required. Communicates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all necessary individuals or agencies are timely notified of pertinent information relative to contracts/agreements to ensure compliance
Reviews and analyzes new and/or continuing contracts/agreements to ensure terms comply with department’s compliance program, policies, and procedures. Conducts contract/agreement review audits in the department’s database(s) to ensure compliance. Annually sends out current intellectual property docket to all active licensees and confirms accuracy. Reviews licensee royalty and development reports and monitors for reasonableness and accuracy, including follow up with licensee as necessary. Resolves and/or takes necessary actions to remediate issues found. Ensures all information is accurate and timely entered and maintained in department’s database(s)
Administers and manages contract/agreement terms, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure internal and external stakeholders needs or obligations are met. Reviews and notifies appropriate department staff, agencies, or vendors of all contract/agreement related updates. Ensures all performance responsibilities outlined by the contract/agreement are fulfilled and timely. Consistently reviews and monitors performance during the duration of the contract/agreement. Interfaces with key members of the finance team to monitor, track, and allocate licensing revenue and patent reimbursements
Leads the development and implementation of contract compliance administration program including the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures. Reviews, recommends, creates, and modifies policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the University, regulatory and private or other sponsors’ regulations and requirements
Administers contract/agreement terms to ensure private entities or sponsors’ information is correctly recorded for invention disclosure records in department database(s). Obtains copies of sponsor agreements and update records with summary of obligations. Ensures all obligations to sponsors are met, including reports, notifications and payments
Develops, modifies, and maintains systems, processes, and/or procedures to facilitate departmental operations specific to contract terms and compliance matters. Develops and implements education and training programs related to contract administration and compliance. Identifies and develops tools and techniques as necessary to ensure departmental compliance
Leads and coordinates administration of the University’s policies regarding distributions of revenues received under license agreements or other commercialization agreements. Develops and implements processes and procedures for policy administration. Conducts complex research, analyses and calculations of amounts to be distributed in accordance with University policies. Ensures all information necessary to determine distribution amounts is audited, accurate, and complete, and that distributions are timely made in accordance with the University’s policies. Interfaces with faculty, University offices, and staff
Acts as key resource for contract administration and compliance information for the division, department, or unit. Administers, implements and interprets contract/agreement policies, procedures and guidelines. Provides guidance and makes recommendations to staff members related to contract/agreement and compliance guidelines and procedures
Leads development and implementation of department’s audit program. Serves as principal administrator of audit program, including coordination of process to select audit targets, selection of audit firms, leading audits through completion, and resolving issues identified in audit results
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5 years of experience in contract administration
Substantial knowledge of applicable legal terms and conditions, and the ability to analyze business practices in light of contractual requirements
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, able to understand the timing and cycles of contract administration
Demonstrated analytical and reading comprehension skills, with proven attention to detail for managing multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meeting deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and an ability to teach or train others
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with staff, leadership, and relevant stakeholders of varied seniority levels
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to help foster trust, collaboration, transparency, and accountability with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and potentially conflicting interests
Preferred
Master's degree
Three years of experience in a technology transfer environment
Proven ability to interpret applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies
Understanding of terms and conditions of government requirements related to technology transfer and commercialization including but not limited to the Bayh-Dole Act
Experience administering technology transfer activities relating to scientific discoveries and inventions
Knowledge of patent prosecution process
Experience managing staff
Demonstrated understanding of financial and accounting concepts, particularly within an academic technology transfer environment
Benefits
Excellent benefits and perks
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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