Manager, technology and venture development

We are seeking a high-performing, analytically, entrepreneurial and commercially minded individual. The Manager, Technology & Venture Development role is ideal for someone who can critically assess early-stage technologies, identify what is required to transform an academic innovation into a viable company, and work hands-on with founders and researchers to build venture-backable businesses. As part of the role, the Manager will also serve as TIAP’s primary day-to-day lead for the UTEST program, working closely with the University of Toronto team to identify, evaluate, create and advance high-potential ventures.
Key Responsibilities In collaboration with other members of the TIAP team, the Manager, Technology & Venture Development shall lead and drive the following:
1. UTEST Program Leadership & University of Toronto Partnership – Serve as TIAP’s primary day-to-day lead and point of contact for UTEST, working directly with the University of Toronto UTEST team
– Co‑lead diligence and evaluation of UTEST investment opportunities
– Work with U of T and founders to identify commercialization priorities, development milestones, financing needs and connections to relevant advisors, customers, investors and strategic partners
– Work with U of T to ensure smooth delivery of UTEST programming, communications and reporting
– Maintain strong visibility across the UTEST portfolio, proactively identify issues and opportunities, and ensure timely communication between TIAP and U of T
– Coordinate TIAP input into UTEST venture selection, portfolio reviews, investment decisions, governance, reporting and follow‑up activities
– Contribute to the continued evolution of UTEST strategy, programming and venture‑support activities, and represent TIAP at relevant UTEST events and meetings
2. Med Tech & Digital Health Investment Diligence and Opportunity Assessment – Evaluate early-stage medical device and digital health innovations for technical feasibility, clinical relevance, unmet need, differentiation and commercial potential
– Assess product‑development pathways, including prototype maturity, verification and validation requirements, clinical evidence needs and key value‑inflection milestones
– Evaluate regulatory strategy and risk, including relevant Health Canada, FDA and software‑as‑a‑medical‑device pathways, where applicable
– Assess reimbursement, health‑system adoption, workflow integration, procurement and market‑access
– Develop investment theses, commercial strategies, risk assessments and go/no‑go recommendations
– Build financial models and assess capital requirements, financing strategy, and return potential
– Evaluate digital‑health‑specific considerations such as data strategy, privacy, cybersecurity, interoperability and AI/ML validation, where relevant
– Translate complex technical and clinical concepts into clear commercial and investment narratives
3. Venture Creation & Company Building – Take a hands‑on approach to transforming promising academic innovations into investable companies
– Work with founders, researchers and institutional partners to shape the end‑to‑end company creation strategy, including product definition, market entry, team formation, IP/licensing, and early financing
– Help design appropriate founder and employee equity structures, capitalization plans, governance approaches and financing strategies for new ventures
– Develop business plans, pitch decks, investor narratives and milestone‑based value‑creation plans
– Coach founders on company‑building priorities, investor readiness, operating discipline and the transition from academic project to venture‑backed operating company
4. Relationship Development & Ecosystem Engagement – Develop strong relationships with principal investigators, founders, clinicians and institutional commercialization teams
– Build relationships with medtech and digital health investors, strategics, health‑system partners, accelerators and subject‑matter experts
– Represent TIAP and its portfolio at industry, investor and ecosystem meetings
Educational and Technical Requirements – Post‑graduate degree or equivalent technical training in biomedical engineering, engineering, life sciences, computer science, health informatics or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
– MBA or other relevant business education, training or demonstrated commercial experience is an asset
– Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in medtech, digital health, venture investing, technology commercialization, product development, entrepreneurship or company creation
– Demonstrated experience evaluating or advancing medical‑device and/or digital‑health products from early development toward clinical and commercial milestones
– Working knowledge of medical‑device and digital‑health regulatory pathways, clinical validation, reimbursement/market access and health‑system adoption
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