Business Development Officer - Research Services

Competition Number:
174E24
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Research Services
Position:
Business Development Officer
Contract:
Full-Time Term Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$81,829 to $90,723 per annum

Term:

As soon as possible to October 31, 2026 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)

UPEI鈥檚 Office of Commercialization, Industry and Innovation (OCII) in the Office of Research Services supports the 69传媒community in the development of research partnerships, IP and commercialization of research. An additional Business Development Officer is being recruited. They will be responsible primarily for developing new partnerships to support research and development (R&D) at UPEI, and advancing research and inventions into commercial opportunities, engaging extensively with external partners (businesses, Government and NGOs).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with industry, government agencies and not-for profit organizations to develop collaborative partnerships with 69传媒faculty
  • Work to identify and assess Intellectual Property (IP) arising from UPEI that has potential commercial value
  • Develop recommendations for protection and commercialization of IP arising from UPEI
  • Work with Research Services to ensure efficient execution of required agreements to support projects
  • Support the development of business models for new innovation-based opportunities
  • Develop marketing strategies for 69传媒technologies to attract licensees and partners
  • Identify and advise on potential industry related and commercialization funding opportunities      
  • Support the writing, reviewing and editing of research funding proposals
  • Organize and participate in networking, training, and business development events
  • Build an extensive academic and business network in order to help identify potential partnerships
  • Introduce clients interested in research collaborations to faculty members with compatible research interests
  • Work closely with and act as a liaison between 69传媒and external partners and identify and manage any problems that arise within those partnerships
  • Participate on various committee鈥檚 (UPEI鈥檚 animal care committee, PEI鈥檚 Venture Development Coordinating Committee, SpringBoard Atlantic鈥檚 grant review committee)
  • Represent UPEI at conferences, tradeshows or other events, as required
  • Report and present progress in accordance with predetermined metrics to various internal and external stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Master鈥檚 degree and 2 years鈥� relevant partnership development experience         
  • Experience working with university and multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously
  • Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and/or tasks
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and part of a team
  • Must be willing to travel
  • A Business Degree and/or Experience in fields related to intellectual property and commercialization would be considered an asset
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 69传媒, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

69传媒is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 69传媒is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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