New Job Director Of Strategy And Commercialization In Manitoba

Title: Director of Strategy and Commercialization
Supervision Received: CEO, CDIC
Supervision Exercised: TBD
Employment Status: Full Time, One Year Term with Possibility of Extension
Effective Date: February, 2023

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Strategy and Commercialization will lead the planning and development of a new Industry Partnerships and Commercialization Office (IPCO) type entity. With the support and guidance of the Chronic Disease Innovation Centre’s (CDIC) core team, the Director will be responsible for developing a structure, strategy, funding, marketing, and launch of the new organization. The Director will also be responsible for advancing key products/services/technologies with strong commercialization potential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and development of a new IPCO type organization:
• Develop the vision, purpose/objectives/description and name for new entity;
• Conduct market research;
• Recommend and develop a business/organization structure;
• Develop a business plan that includes; market assessment, description of product/service details, strategic plan, operations plan, sales and marketing plan, human resources plan, infrastructure/capital plan, financial plan, summary of risks, investments and relevant sources of information and research;
• Identify and secure funding/financing from public and private sources;
• File necessary regulatory and legal documents to create the new organization;
• Obtain insurance commensurate with research/project activities;
• Plan for potential new office location;
• Develop policies and procedures for the day-to-day functioning of the new entity.
• Develop a collaboration model with CDIC to create a pipeline of innovation ideas; lead an innovation planning process ensuring innovation goals are realized and the long-term pipeline is robust.
• Assist with the development of a Commercialization Working Committee comprised of experts in the relevant fields and areas of product commercialization.
• Identify products/services/programs with strong commercial potential and develop commercialization opportunities e.g., knowledge transfer, start-ups, spin-offs, licensing.
• Engage in extensive ecosystem networking to identify and engage potential industry and academic partners, entrepreneurs and other relevant associations and agencies with the aim of fostering collaborations.
• Manage key accounts, initiatives, projects, portfolios and programs, while providing reviews, metrics and outcome assessments.

Education:

• MBA or equivalent business degree.
• Master’s degree in health sciences considered an asset.

Skills & Experience:

• +5 years related experience, preferably in technology commercialization, health sciences, university-industry collaboration and product development and innovation positions.
• +5 years of experience leading and scaling a start-up, preferably for an organization in ideation stage.
• Proven track record of building and aligning the right resources for an early-stage start-up.
• Proven experience of securing funding and/or raising capital for an early-stage start-up.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Strategic and operational experience.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of:
• university and hospital research processes and practices, including research applications, agreements, and technology commercialization;
• technology commercialization strategies and practices;
• academic-industry partnerships;
• commercialization and collaboration agreements;
• funding programs for commercialization;
• contract, technology transfer and intellectual property law
• Strong ability to create business plans in order to create a revenue generating unit.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Attention to detail for writing and understanding appropriate interpretation of contracts and agreements.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand complex technology/science and convey in simple terms, ability to build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders including academic researchers, regional innovation centers, industry clusters, angel networks and other commercialization support networks
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills
• Conversant in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and CRM systems, as well as the ability to learn new software applications

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Health sciences: 5 years (preferred)
• leading and scaling a start-up: 5 years (preferred)
• Commercialization: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-15