BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR (BAND LEVEL 11)

May 2, 2024BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR (BAND LEVEL 11)(Technology & Commercialization Advisor)Research Innovation Office (Contractual Position to April 17, 2026)The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approvalDUTIESReporting to the Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this position will actively assist in developing successful research collaborations between Memorial and industry; commercializing promising inventions developed through university research; and supporting entrepreneurial programming led by the Research Innovation Office (RIO). Duties include engaging with industry and industry associations to identify R&D challenges and foster research projects with Memorial; fostering interactions between the research community, industry, and government on a continuous basis; establishing relationships and working closely with faculty, students, and staff to identify innovations at an early stage; assisting with developing strategies for research commercialization, including R&D funds, startup formation, industry collaborations, and licensing; conducting market research for university inventions; formulating commercialization strategies; promoting university inventions to industry; bringing deals to closure; monitoring license agreements for compliance; and performing other related duties as required.RIO is a hybrid office and this position is included under Memorial’s Remote Work Arrangements (RWAs).QUALIFICATIONSExperience (3-5 years) in research and development; or equivalent placement in a technology transfer organization dealing with sensitive intellectual property matters and licensing in an industry or academic setting. Completion of a Master’s degree in Business Administration is required; a background in Medicine or Science considered an asset.Demonstrated experience with developing business opportunities and marketing; building relationships between different parties; and negotiating complex legal agreements is required. The successful candidate will have well-developed client acquisition strategies and relationship-building skills; a proven ability to recognize opportunities and execute/approach and close deals with industry; motivation to drive new academia-industry collaborations; a passion for meeting prospective clients and understanding their needs; and a results-oriented and self-directed skillset. SALARY $76,250 - $98,840 per annum (Management and Professional)CLOSING DATE May 16, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NDTAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.