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Chapman University Director of Industry Contracts and Commercialization THE ORGANIZATION

Chapman University has always been a place where potential becomes possibility. Its history is a wealth of unique cultural experiences, connecting the past, present and ushering in the future where “Anything is Imaginable”

Founded in 1861 in Woodland, California, now calls Orange, California home. However, since day one, Chapman University has been proudly dedicated to the education of all people and committed to creating an inclusive and more equitable world of opportunity.

Chapman fosters innovation, not just in education, but also in its research and development. This dedication to research has led to the University’s decision to hire a Director of Industry Contracts and Commercialization, who will be responsible for the startup and oversight of all of Chapman’s commercialization efforts.

Known for always being different, and Chapman University is continually growing.

Chapman University Overview  8,542 students enrolled: 6,410 undergraduate and 2,132 graduate  49 states, 2 territories and 82 countries represented in student population  14:1 student-to-faculty ratio  110 areas of study  920+ faculty members  50,000+ alumni worldwide

Accomplishments and Accolades for Chapman University  Designated in 2018 by Carnegie Classification as R2: Doctoral University – High Research Activity.  #1 undergraduate program on the west coast: Argyros School of Business and Economics – Bloomberg Businessweek  #3 (tied) for best undergraduate in teaching – U.S. News & World Report  #5 in regional universities west – U.S. News and World Report  #6 of the Top American Film Schools, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts – The Hollywood Reporter  Top 10 law schools, Fowler School of Law, best quality of life colleges – The Princeton Review

Chapman University Director of Industry Contracts and Commercialization

Chapman University Office of Research is Growing

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Awards (Grants and Contracts) 2017-2018

Unit Amount Argyros School of Business $ 3,911,630 Economic Science Institute $ 3,901,630 Attallah College of Education $ 9,125 Thompson Policy Institute $ 9,125 Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences $ 1,020,807 Brain Institute $ 53,036 Fowler School of Law $ 617,610 Schmid College of Science and Technology $ 2,627,917 Institute for Quantum Studies $ 964,558 School of Communication $ 54,500 School of Pharmacy $ 1,747,953 Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences $ 170,791 Provost Office $ 112,000 Office of Research $ 55,680 TOTAL AWARDS $ 10,328,013

Learn more about Chapman University at www.Chapman.edu and Chapman research at https://www.chapman.edu/research/index.aspx

Chapman University Director of Industry Contracts and Commercialization

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director of Industry Contracts and Commercialization is a new position, representing a new era at Chapman University. This position is ideal for someone who wants the benefits of a small university community, as well as the opportunity to start, lead and grow the Chapman University’s research arm.

The Director of Industry Contracts and Commercialization plays a critical role in enhancing Chapman University’s research infrastructure, developing industry research partnerships and protecting new innovations. This position will report to the Vice President for Research and will have responsibility for negotiating industry agreements including MTA’s, CDA’s and federal contracts and develop technology commercialization.

Key Responsibilities:  Provide overall responsibility for advancing industry partnerships and executing appropriate agreements.  Work with faculty in appropriate schools/colleges to develop industry partnerships and administrative units (i.e., Sponsored Projects Services and Legal Affairs) to negotiate and execute appropriate agreements including research, service, MTAs, NDAs, Data Use, Facility Use, etc..  Provide overall responsibility for Intellectual Property management and commercialization. This includes working with faculty on understanding the commercialization process, handling disclosures, working with Legal Affairs on patent filing, managing the IP Committee, and looking for opportunities for licensing with outside partners.  Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive education, training and outreach programs for research active faculty, administrators, academic personnel, staff and students to ensure proper adherence with regulatory requirements and current best practices for industry research and commercialization. Prepare and submit reports as needed for external and internal purposes.  Be a team player and collaborator with the Vice President for Research.

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and five years of experience and professional expertise in a research-oriented university environment or similar complex research setting or any equivalent combination.  Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations and the regulatory environment governing research administration in the conduct of academic research, grants and contracts.  Interaction with federal agencies, industries, and other nonprofits.  Broad knowledge of grants and contracts administration and budget management.  Experience with intellectual property management.  Experience in creating or enhancing research infrastructure resulting in visible increase in contracts, grants, research and/or intellectual property productivity.  Demonstrated track record of developing and successfully deploying policies and procedures.  Demonstrated analytical skills.

Chapman University Director of Industry Contracts and Commercialization  Technical skills to have the ability to learn and use enterprise systems and tools necessary for the position.  Ability to use diplomacy and tact, and work with confidential information.  Ability to interpret and ensure university and department policies and procedures.  Proficiency and current knowledge of computer technology in the administration of intellectual property and/or sponsored programs.

Other Welcome Attributes:  Industry experience or technology management experience in an academic technology transfer office.  Proven ability to interact with a wide range of people in a professional and ethical manner, including faculty, students, business development professionals, and lawyers.  Excellent communication skills - listening, presenting, and writing – with proven sensitivity and ability to manage confidential information.

PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION

Interested candidates should email resume, cover letter, deal sheet/past deals negotiated, and salary expectations to: Glen Gardner [email protected] 614/899-6696 Ext. 100

Chapman University Director of Industry Contracts and Commercialization

Southern California, California

Southern California – Cities of Orange and Irvine

Enjoy the California weather, the California lifestyle and all that Orange County has to offer. Not only home to Chapman University, but a great place to work and live.

The City of Orange, where the main campus resides, was incorporated on April 6, 1888 and dates back to 1869 when Alfred Chapman and , both lawyers, accepted 1,385 acres of land from the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana as legal fees. Soon thereafter, the men laid out a one square mile town with ten-acre farm lots surrounding a forty-acre central town site. The center of the town site became known as the Plaza, which has become the symbol of the community. Today, the Plaza and the majority of the original one square mile town site, contain many homes and buildings dating to the early days of the City; the site is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chapman also has the Rinker Health Science Campus ideally situated in the City of Irvine where students can pursue research and internships with renowned pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations, and facilities right in their own backyard.

Demographics The City of Orange (population of 138,640) and City of Irvine (population of 277,453) are located approximately 30-35 miles southeast of . Orange County offers a high quality of life style from schools, outdoor activities, shops and other entertainment for all ages.

Visit www.cityoforange.org and http://www.cityofirvine.org/ for more information.