Diversity and Inclusion Associate Intern

3 weeks ago

Toronto ON, Canada CCRM Full time

Technology and venture development
About CCRM: CCRM, based in Toronto, Canada, is a public-private partnership that is developing and commercializing cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine-based technologies. We are leveraging our network of academics, industry partners and investors to tackle significant industry challenges and advance our most promising technologies to the market to meet the needs of patients. For more information about CCRM, please visit our website at ccrm.ca.

As Venture Associate II in CCRM’s business unit that is focused on technology sourcing and new company creation, you will be responsible for contributing to the activities of company incubation teams, which involves progressing therapeutics or technology-based programs from concept to spin-out. You are motivated by the opportunity to enable the translation of regenerative medicine technologies and have practical experience driving pre-clinical scientific assets through proof-of-concept studies. Additionally, you will have some experience in biotechnology operations, business development, technology licensing, venture capital or similar. You will be relied upon to support the unit in a variety of activities, including technology and market assessments, company concept development, incubation team operations, and strategic materials production.

Uses knowledge of the gaps and opportunities in the regenerative medicine and cell and gene therapy industries to conceive of new company creation opportunities based on group ideation work and/or a pipeline of sourced intellectual property.
Collaborates with line management and other departments and consultants to define critical path activities and milestones, identify and validate key assumptions, and develop scientific plans and budgets.
Includes direct data generation (this role may be up to 50 per cent laboratory-based).
Authors and maintains project documentation and records (e.g., study reports, risk registers, milestone tables, Gantts, data room, etc.) Works with colleagues and consultants to design, coordinate and execute upon development and regulatory plans, including proof-of-concept and pre-clinical animal studies with external contract research organizations.
Consults with technical and business colleagues to author and present diligence reports outlining the strategic alignment and commercial potential of proposed company concepts.
Supports the coordination of legal review and execution of contracts, including confidential disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, master service agreements, sponsored research agreements or collaboration agreements, as required, to conduct incubation team activities.
Provides regular updates of progress, successes and challenges to achieving goals and metrics, and identifies risk mitigation strategies. Prepares updates and dashboards for presentation to senior leadership and internal committees.
Supports other departmental requirements for the analysis of intellectual property, the creation of technology assessments and commercialization reports, and other related tasks.
Master’s degree in science (bioengineering, chemical engineering, bioprocess, biotechnology, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, etc.); PhD is preferred.
~ Practical experience in conceiving, developing, analyzing and independently carrying out a wide range of experiments and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
~ Familiarity with containment level 2 lab procedures, aseptic technique, safety procedures, and equipment.
~ Strong English written and oral communication skills.
~ Strong understanding of regenerative medicine processes, technologies and regulatory/quality requirements.
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Demonstrated project management experience with a successful track record of on-time and on-budget execution.
Demonstrated ability to lead business interactions in combination with scientific/technical expertise.

An applicant’s compensation package is finalized once the interview process is concluded and accounts for the nature of the role as well as the experience, competencies (job knowledge, skills and abilities) of the applicant and internal equity.

CCRM is committed to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position.

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