Research Contracts Counsel

Raymond Walsh

North Attleboro, MA, ***** 617-***-****

********@*****.*** http://linkedin.com/in/raymondjwalshjr

Summary

With over 20 years of legal experience and a scientific background in life sciences a legal background in contract law, intellectual property, patents, trademarks, copyrights and legal righting and a business background including complex contract and licensing negotiations, I bring a unique combination of skills and expertise to facilitate the development and commercialization of innovative therapies and technologies.

Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse and dynamic environments, ranging from industry, non-profit, start-up, law firm, federal and non-profit foundation settings. For my commitment to customer service, I have also received multiple awards and honors for my outstanding contributions to the field of technology transfer. I am passionate about advancing the mission of my employers and collaborating with diverse and talented partners to help advance science and innovation.

EXPERIENCE

Director, Global Collaborations and Agreements Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Waltham, MA

Negotiated, drafted and executed various types of legal agreements or contracts agreements with academic partners, including: non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, collaboration agreements, sponsored research agreements, consortium agreements and amendments.

Evaluated and advised internal stakeholders on the most appropriate type of agreement for specific collaborative and partnering opportunities.

Initiated, led and managed re-negotiations and terminations as necessary for academic alliances.

Managed relationships with potential partners in a timely and professional manner; ensuring competitive nature in discussions.

Maintained a strong and effective network with key academic institutions within various therapeutic areas through engaging in regular interactions.

Associate Director, Licensing Oct 2019 - Nov 2022

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Innovations Office, Boston, MA

Managed a team of licensing professionals in the Biological Genomics field.

Drafted, negotiated, reviewed and aided in execution of legal agreements or contracts including: non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, complex licensing agreements, sponsored research agreements, amendments and sub-award agreements.

Assisted with policy management, implementation and training.

Met with investigators to assist them in funding and commercializing their technology.

Managed key strategic industrial relationships for the Innovations Office.

Senior Technology Transfer Specialist Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Silver Spring, MD

Managed technology transfer legal agreements including the drafting, negotiating, and aiding in the execution of legal agreements or contracts such as non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, clinical trial agreements, collaboration agreements and licenses.

Performed invention triage for branches at WRAIR

Senior Technology Transfer Manager Jun 2012 - Nov 2018

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI) Technology Transfer Center (TTC), Rockville, MD

Negotiated, drafted and aided in execution of technology transfer legal agreements, including: non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, clinical trial agreements, inter-instiutional agreements, collaboration agreements, amendments and licenses.

Interacted with scientists.

Managed invention disclosure process.

Executed official documents on behalf of NIH for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office as Registered United States Patent Attorney

Technology Transfer Officer Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Managed invention disclosures.

Negotiated. Drafted and aided in execution of various technology transfer legal agreements or contracts including non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, clinical trial agreements, inter-instiutional agreements, collaboration agreements, amendments and licenses.

Interacted with inventors and senior management.

Created University Invention Application review and served on University Patent Committee.

Represented the Vice President of Research Office in various University Committees.

Licensing Specialist Jun 2004 - Feb 2009

Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA

Managed in-licenses for audio components manufacturer.

Participated in teams designing new audio devices to communicate licensing requirements and ensure compliance with brand standards.

Intellectual Property Specialist Dec 2002 - Jun 2004

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), Bethesda, MD

Managed IP portfolio related to CFF research.

Mapped and reported on CFF inventions to senior management.

Negotiated agreements for royalties and access to materials with research institutions.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General - Business Administration Sep 2009 - Jun 2015

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Juris Doctor, Law - Law Sep 1995 - Jun 1999

New England Law Boston, Boston, MA

Cum Laude Graduate

Recipient of New England Law Honor Society Award (top 10 % Class)

Class Rank 11/93

New England Journal of Civil and Criminal Confinement

Associate Staff Member and Lead Article Editor

Note published Winter of 1999: Populations at Risk under Compassionate Use Laws

Master of Science (M.S.), Animal Sciences - Animal Sciences Sep 1983 - Jun 1986

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

GPA 3.5

Master's Thesis: Hypertrophy of Ovarian Follicles in the Rabbit Doe following Unilateral Ovariectomy: Mechanisms of Folliculogenesis; URI Library; Kingston, RI, 1986

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Biology, General - Biology Sep 1978 - Jun 1982

Wesleyan University, Middletown

SKILLS

Expert in: Intellectual Property, Biological Research, Communication, Contract Negotiation

Intermediate in: Microsoft Suite, Databases

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Connecticut Registered Attorney 2006

State of Connecticut Judiciary - 425558

Registered Attorney 2000

United States Patent and Trademark Office - 46,090

Massachusetts Registered Attorney 1999

Board of Bar Overseers - 643274

HONORS & AWARDS

Visitor Information Specialist Recognition Award 2019

Smithsonian Institute

Recognition for participation as an Information Specialist at Smithsonian Institute Museums - National Museum of the American Indian; National Museum of American History; Smithsonian Castle and at the Phone Bank Call in Information Center.

Director's Award 2018

National Cancer Institute

Increasing efficiency at Technology Transfer Center by evaluating the portfolio of unlicensed patented inventions and reducing the portfolio by eliminating idle, unlicensed technologies

Federal Technology Transfer Awards 2017

National Cancer Institute

For outstanding accomplishments in the area of Federal Technology Transfer; 2017: from NCI’s technology transfer center (TTC); 2016 from TTC and NIH’s Center for Cancer Research (CCR); 2015 from NIH’s CCR; 2014 from NCI’s TTC

Director's Award 2016

National Cancer Institute

For participation in the establishment of a Patenting and Licensing Program at the National Cancer Institute

Intellectual Property Recognition Award 2013

University of Rhode Island

For efforts related to improvements in University technology transfer and increasing awareness of University faculty in Intellectual Property

VOLUNTEER

Panel Attorney Sep 2019 - Present

Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston

Provide pro bono legal advice to members of the Boston Arts Community

Mentor Sep 2019 - Present

Association of University Technology Managers

Mentor to individuals entering the technology transfer profession

Volunteer Attorney Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

TRICAP Community Action

Pro bono representation of indigent clients at Federal Bankruptcy Proceedings

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