Faculty Consulting Program Director

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
CU Innovations
Faculty Consulting Program Director

Position #:

- Requisition #:37521

CU Innovations is seeking a senior-level Faculty Consulting Program Director to serve as the programmatic lead for faculty consulting and external engagement agreements, with a critical focus on the protection and negotiation of intellectual property (IP) terms. This position plays a pivotal leadership role in designing, implementing, and managing the university's faculty consulting contracting process, ensuring alignment with institutional policy, legal and regulatory standards, and the broader innovation strategy at CU Anschutz.

The Faculty Consulting Program Director will act as the subject matter expert and primary legal resource for all matters involving faculty consulting and external agreements, with a particular emphasis on the review and protection of university and faculty IP in these engagements. This role ensures that external activities do not inadvertently compromise institutional IP rights, future commercialization opportunities, or faculty inventorship.

In addition to overseeing individual contract reviews, this position will help shape the strategic direction of the university's approach to faculty-industry relationships, develop best practices, and lead efforts to educate faculty and administrators on key legal and policy issues.

• Review, analyze, and negotiate a wide range of faculty consulting agreements, including:

  • Industry-sponsored consulting contracts
  • Advisory board and speaker engagements
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Serve as the programmatic head and subject matter expert for faculty consulting and external engagement contracting processes.
• Lead program development efforts to align faculty consulting with CU Anschutz's broader innovation and commercialization strategy.
• Mentor junior contract reviewer on the team who are responsible for supporting contract review.
• Promote collaboration and shared learning within CU Innovations and across campus stakeholders involved in faculty consulting oversight.
• Monitor evolving laws, regulations, and university policies that impact IP protection, federally funded research, and faculty-industry relationships.
• Serve as a central liaison and advisor to faculty, department administrators, and external partners on consulting matters.
• Develop and deliver training programs, guidance documents, and resources to educate faculty and staff on consulting best practices, including IP rights and obligations.
• Foster transparency and trust through clear, timely communication and solution-oriented support throughout the contract review process.

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

CU Innovations is an integral part of The University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus, a top-tier academic medical institution, collaborating with pioneering researchers, clinicians, staff, and external partners at the University of Colorado, staff at UCHealth and Children's Hospital Colorado. Together, we power innovation by imagining, discovering and commercializing advanced healthcare solutions, including treatments, medical devices, and cutting-edge technologies. Our mission at CU Innovations is driven by the unique collaborative environment we operate in, and our guiding principle is to transform breakthrough discoveries and treatments into realities within an efficient ecosystem that accelerates their availability to patients.

This approach not only empowers our partners to have an immediate and meaningful impact but also enhances the quality of life and outcomes for patients now and in the future, at both CU and beyond.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract law, legal compliance, or research administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD, MBA, or Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with contract management systems.
• Experience in a university, academic medical center, or research-intensive institution.
• Expertise in intellectual property law, faculty…