Manager of Commercialization & IP Mobilization

Job title:

Manager of Commercialization & IP Mobilization

Company

George Brown College

Job description

Competition Number: REQ 6280TITLE: Manager of Commercialization & IP MobilizationDIVISION: Research & InnovationSALARY: Payband 10, $92,900 to $109,265 annuallyLOCATION: 160 Kendal AvenueSTATUS: Admin ContractEFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately to May 2025CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.Land AcknowledgementGeorge Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.Equity StatementGeorge Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.GBC VisionTo be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.Position Summary:The Manager of Commercialization & IP Mobilization provides leadership and oversight to commercialization activities within the Office of Research & Innovation (ORI) at GBC. The incumbent will leverage their deep knowledge and experience in commercialization and technology transfer to harness the College’s resources to support improved commercialization outcomes for regional entrepreneurs, SMEs, and academic researchers. The Manager will work closely with Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) to provide connections and referral to Provincial resources and ensure that the commercialization services offered by GBC are aligned with the priorities of the government and related agencies. The Manager will also work in close collaboration with staff and leadership of ORI.Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and accountable for an intake process to develop a pipeline of regional entrepreneurs and SME’s who could benefit from commercialization services and support offered by the College and/or IPON with particular focus on priority sectors of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

• Build strong, sustainable relationships with industry, community, startGBC and local academic partners (particularly Technology Transfer Offices) as well as relevant industry associations and other ecosystem partners to support the Commercialization Hub’s mandate.

• Develop and report against an annual strategic plan.

• Liaise with IPON for the purpose of providing referrals and developing a deep understanding of IPON services and supports to enable effective amplification.

• Accountable for the development of standardized agreement templates to address ownership, licensing and transfer of IP generated because of collaborative research and innovation projects.

• Accountable for work done directly with SMEs on their commercialization plans.

• Accountable for the initiation, execution, and successful completion of commercialization projects in ORI and ensuring that project deliverables are met in accordance with collaborator expectations, funder guidelines, and College policies.

• Responsible for negotiating, committing and disbursing funds and delivering the commitment on behalf of the College (both in terms of funding and other project-related deliverables).

• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and managing direct reports and student employees.

• Ensure staff have the training, guidance and support required to execute their roles efficiently and effectively.

• Effectively assign staff workloads and allocate fiscal and physical resources, as appropriate.

• Provide technical and project management guidance and expertise to project teams.

• Complete performance management review process for staff ensuring annual goals and development plans is established, as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ work-related experience or similar experience required.

• Incumbent must have significant experience in commercialization and/or technology transfer.

• Experience in a post-secondary education institution is an asset.

• Experience with creating, filing, and/or managing intellectual property in Canada or the United States.

• Experience in project management and team leadership including hiring, training, mentoring and managing performance issues.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication, networking, and strategic planning skills are essential, with the ability to cultivate and maintain strong professional relationships and an effective network of contacts.

• Incumbent must have capacity to think and act strategically to assess and mitigate risk, and to resolve complex problems with good judgement and diplomacy.

• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us:prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a . See why we are consistently ranked as one of .George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact confidentially.

Expected salary

$92900 – 109265 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:59:36 GMT

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