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Job title: Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation – Manager, Research Partnerships & Innovation
Company: Ontario Tech University
Job description: Faculty or Department: Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Number of Positions: 1
Position Title: Manager, Research Partnerships and Innovation
Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: Level 11, annual hiring salary, $92,706, with annual step progression in accordance with the .
Posting Date: June 29, 2021
Closing Date: July 15, 2021
Job Summary:
Ontario Tech University is looking for a Manager, Research Partnerships and Innovation to join the Office of Research Services (ORS) team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a lead role in growing the research capacity of the university. As a next-generation university, we are looking for innovative and strategic thinkers who are truly passionate about our mission to generate societal and economic impact through multidisciplinary, collaborative research, commercialization and knowledge mobilization. Reporting to the Executive Director, Office of Research Services, the incumbent will join a rapidly growing team and lead the objectives of our ambitious Partnership and Innovation Strategy.
The Manager, Research Partnerships and Innovation is responsible for developing and driving the research partnerships and innovation strategy to increase the university’s engagement with industry, academic, community and not-for-profit organizations. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of revenue generation, as well as strategic partnerships and commercialization, and will demonstrate the creativity necessary to establish a thriving partnerships and innovation portfolio for the University. The incumbent needs to be able to think creatively to craft partnerships that meet organization and partners’ objectives. The incumbent will need to be a team player and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to develop and strengthen research partnerships and innovation pipeline for the university research community.
Nature of Work:
Position reports to Jennifer Freeman, Executive Director, Office of Research Services.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Lead the implementation and delivery of the overarching research partnership and innovation strategy at Ontario Tech University. This includes developing tactical strategies to increase research partnerships and mobilizing and commercializing intellectual property.
- Oversee and manage, in coordination with research legal counsel, all research agreements involving research, technology and services that advance collaboration between external partners and Ontario Tech researchers. Ensure agreements are in alignment with all university policies and other regulatory requirements.
- Generate and steward key partnerships that will enable the university’s research community to strengthen research capacity and commercialization opportunities.
- Identify partnership and innovation grant opportunities and pursue them in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strengthen the University’s research reputation and profile through networking, outreach and promotional activities.
- Manage a small team to ensure the effective and professional operation of research partnerships and innovation services, including communications and knowledge mobilization activities.
- Introduce potential partners to appropriate faculty members and leadership (Deans, Vice-Presidents, Executive Director, etc.) at Ontario Tech and facilitate the establishment of collaborations.
- Facilitate an internal and external collaborative culture and innovation ecosystem that links entrepreneurship, external relations and advancement, partnerships, intellectual property mobilization and other services to support faculty research and innovation.
- Where appropriate, facilitate transfer of technology and knowledge from project outcomes to external partners.
- Work with the Executive Director, Office of Research Services as part of the ORS leadership team.
- Lead and/or assist with other special projects that support the research and innovation portfolio.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of university research processes, including industry-facing funding programs, the development of applications for collaborative university-industry research funding.
- Extensive knowledge of Intellectual Property commercialization practices and licensing.
- Extensive experience negotiating and understanding of legal agreements including but not limited to NDAs, MTAs, research contracts, and technology licenses.
- Demonstrated ability for brokering and sustaining research partnerships.
- Knowledge of business development practices and of economic development.
- Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).
Education
- A minimum Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
- Basic Licensing Course or equivalent credentials.
- Verification of Academic credentials may be required Required Experience
- 7+ years of prior work experience with leading partnership development, contract negotiation and execution, and intellectual property in a university or related environment.
- Experience using B2B marketing tools and CRMs (such as Hubspot) to facilitate effective management reporting.
- Familiarity with Canadian Higher Education policy, compliance, and regulatory understanding is desirable
- Well-established networks, and understanding of Durham region and the national landscape, as well as an established recognition, through which they remain up-to-date on current developments and changes across the sector
- Experience working with confidential information.
- Highly motivated and creative thinker who is able to capitalize on opportunities within a complex university environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship amongst diverse groups.
- Significant experience in approaching, and communicating with senior-level executives across diverse organizations.
- Good familiarity with government decision-making processes, both political and technical, including budget processes, appropriation, protocols, and communications.
- Ability to support equity, diversity and inclusiveness within all aspects of the position.
- Other experiences leading and implementing strategic initiatives.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2021 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people’s different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager or , Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. Job Location Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected End Date
N/A
Expected Start Date
8/4/2021
Campus Travel
N/A
Salary Grade
Staff Level 11
Expected salary: $92706 per year
Location: Oshawa, ON
Job date: Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:15:57 GMT
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