Corporate Development - University Industry Partnerships Contracting Lead

Yesterday Cupertino, CA

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Description

The University Industry Partnerships Contracting Lead will manage Apple's relationships with universities including sponsored research, consortia, and other funding programs. As a member of the Corporate Development team, you would liaise between Apple's engineering/product organizations and universities to collaborate on research and development for next-generation technologies. In this role you would be responsible for deal structuring, negotiations, cross-functional coordination, creative problem solving, and leading engagements with Apple's engineering leads and university partners. An ideal candidate has direct experience working with industry-university partnerships. ","responsibilities":"Cultivate relationships externally with Apple's university partners and academic leaders and internally with Apple engineering and product partners

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Structure, negotiate and execute agreements with Universities, in partnership with Apple engineering/product and legal teams

Collaborate across Apple organizations including engineering and legal to structure contracts that ensure technical and business objectives are met

Develop consistent approach and document processes to standardize and expedite completion of research programs

Maintain a complex portfolio of engagements, including regular documentation of status in a team database

Develop reports and occasionally lead projects to enhance team reporting and improve tools and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to creatively solve for complex situations to achieve business objectives while mitigating risk

Ability to manage ambiguity by applying structure systematically using data

Ability to drive projects forward with cross-functional teams

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Legal background

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience working with universities, at a university's industry partnerships office or within industry

Deep understanding of industry partnerships and sponsored research programs

Experience structuring and negotiating complex research agreements

Knowledge of licensing and intellectual property terms

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200636705-0836_rxr-659
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-19T19:13:04

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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