Emily Bowers
Ann Arbor,Michigan
Summary
I was previously an academic researcher with 15+ years of experience that fell into technology transfer. I have gained immense experience while at Innovation Partnerships in drafting and negotiating sponsored research funding agreements and material transfer agreements, as well as, gain experience in working with different central offices responsible for varying regulatory compliance. While majority of my career has been focused on the academic research environment, I have developed a growing passion in giving back and working to support my community. While I may not come from this exact professional background, I do bring with me strong problem-solving abilities, an immense willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. I am ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Contract Manager
Innovation Partnerships, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Manage around 200 animal model research tool portfolio for the University of Michigan.
- Negotiate license agreements for animal model research tools.
- Draft and negotiate ~100 Material Transfer Agreements/year with a focus on MTAs with for-profit companies.
- Negotiate the IP terms of ~100 Sponsored Research Agreements/year (non-profit and for-profit sponsors) with a focus on projects in the physical sciences.
- Developed a new SOP when negotiating patent prosecution of jointly owned IP developed from funded research projects.
Innovation Partnerships Fellow – Life Sciences
Innovation Partnerships, University of Michigan
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Wrote reports for licensing managers when new inventions were disclosed.
- These reports included performing prior art searches, market analysis, and identifying the novel aspects of the invention.
Post-doctoral Fellow
University of Michigan, Department of Pediatrics
01.2018 - 01.2022
- I studied the impact of a high-fat diet on the function of neutrophils in male murine models of obesity which involved combining my previous expertise with hematopoiesis and the hematopoietic niche with new fields of inflammation and obesity.
Education
PhD - Cellular and Developmental Biology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.2018
BS - Cellular Biology & Molecular Genetics
University of Maryland
College Park, MD01.2012
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Drafting contract agreements
- Communication with faculty and sponsors
- Hands on experience in academic research
- Managing a portfolio of research tool inventions
- Dispute resolution
- Legal compliance
- Terms and conditions writing
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft office
- Quick Learner
- Adaptable
- Problem Solving
- Curious by nature and always looking to learn new skills
Timeline
Strategic Contract Manager
Innovation Partnerships, University of Michigan
01.2023 - Current
Innovation Partnerships Fellow – Life Sciences
Innovation Partnerships, University of Michigan
01.2021 - 01.2023
Post-doctoral Fellow
University of Michigan, Department of Pediatrics
01.2018 - 01.2022
PhD - Cellular and Developmental Biology
University of Michigan
BS - Cellular Biology & Molecular Genetics
University of Maryland