Assistant Director, Innovation and Partnerships

2 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Carleton University Full time

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Assistant Director of Industry and Partnership Services (IPS) plays a crucial role in supporting the Director in the oversight of the organization's contract management processes and innovation initiatives. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and collaborative skills to drive forward the organization’s commercialization initiatives. The Assistant Director is a key contact for external partner organizations. Responsible for providing support to the Director, IPS, in the delivery of partnership support services with a focus on licensing, commercialization, and partner development.

**Qualifications**:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

- Solid understanding of intellectual property protection, portfolio management and commercialization
- Demonstrated success in research and technology proposal development for government and/or industry sponsors
- Experience in facilitating research partnerships, including contract negotiation and review
- Experience in program management and/or managing contract research projects
- Experience in promoting research expertise, technology and innovation outcomes
- Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management
- Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions
- Industrial work experience, preferably in a commercialization or financial capacity, is an asset
- Knowledge of relevant operational metrics (e.g., Annual Commercialization Plan and reporting), including any any external funding
- Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices

**Education and Experience**:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

- Bachelor’s degree. Master's degree will be preferred
- Minimum of Seven years of previous experience in a commercialization or innovation environment

**HR Note**:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

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