Advisor, Business Development

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Mitacs Full time

**_Do you want to be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team?_**
- Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere? Are you an “outside the box” thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements? Do you take a strategic approach to your work? Do you enjoy in a fast-paced culture where your opinions are valued and respected? Do you enjoy building partnerships to solve mutually beneficial challenges?_
- Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments and academia, we support a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource - its people._

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Reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships (responsible for Mitacs national Strategic Partnerships team), as well as working closely with the national Major Accounts and Advisor teams, this position will be strategically placed to support all Mitacs programs, and with particular emphasis on the Mitacs Accelerate program.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manage relationships with key stakeholders including industry partners, industry organizations, academic researchers and Mitacs program funders (governmental agencies).
- Interact with companies for the purpose of establishing industry/academia collaboration for advanced research and innovation projects.
- Create and maintain a network of partners in the private and public sectors.
- Constantly formulate new strategic partnerships for Mitacs and provide business development support to all Mitacs programs.
- Act as lead strategist for business development related activities in industrial sectors of focus - namely the Life Sciences sector. Establish expectations and timelines for deliverables, assess progress and measure the success of activities.
- Work with companies to put in place an innovation roadmap to support their applied research needs with academic institution across Canada.

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Demonstrated abilities to develop relationships with industry, government, and the academic sectors.
- Past experience networking with senior stakeholders.
- An understanding of international partnerships.
- Strong analytical, communications, and interpersonal skills.
- A graduate degree is strongly preferred in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
- Possess a strong network within the province encompassing industry, academia, and government.
- A self-starter who is comfortable working in a team setting..
- Have relevant account management experience.
- Maintain a strong industrial network within the Greater Toronto/Hamilton Area.
- Are familiar with the Life Sciences, in particular pharmaceutical, biomanufacturing, biotechnology, and medical device industries.
- Are knowledgeable of support opportunities to companies and academic faculty undertaking research.

Special consideration will be given to applicants with an active social network with proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in their community. Applications must include both a CV and cover letter in word or pdf format. We thank all applicants but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

At Mitacs we believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds is crucial to our success.

Hiring Range: $70,080 - $83,220

Salary Range: $70,080 - $105,020

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