Commercialization Core Leader

The Centre for Imaging Commercialization Technology (CImTeC) works with researchers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in medical imaging and digital pathology to enable and accelerate translation of developments and innovations for commercial and clinical use. This will lead to improved understanding, diagnosis and treatment of disease.The Centre will provide these researchers and SMEs with critically needed business expertise, technical capabilities, links to clinicians and infrastructure to assist them in becoming internationally competitive.

Location

Commercialization Core Leader

Type

Full Time

Overview

Accountable for all commercialization activities within the Centre.

Responsibilities

Commercialization

Collaborate with Science and Commercialization Advisory Committee (SCAC) to create policies and procedures.
Screen all applications in collaboration with Centre experts to ensure they are complete and meet the mandate of the Centre. Forward eligible applications to SCAC for review.
Develop strategies to assist small imaging companies grow their business.
Provide business advice and IP review on external projects.
Collaborate on development of Business Plan for fee-for-services offerings.
Develop links to Executive-In-Residence (EIR) programs to offer expert support for the development of investor-ready business plans and pitches.

IP Management

Create policies for management of Intellectual Property (IP).
Act as resource for CImTeC staff and external clients regarding the management and ownership of IP.
Manage internal IP procedures.

Planning and Administration

Accountable for creation of database of long-term investors and strategic partners that may be utilized when required.
Oversee continuous improvement activities by driving the implementation of process and quality improvement initiatives.

Support and Collaboration

Partners
- Establish close working relationship with the Commercialization Office of Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR)
- Grow partnership with Health Technology Exchange (HTX) and the Health Technology Commercialization Program (HTCP)
- Cultivate new partnerships with outside agencies
CImTeC personnel
- Collaborate with SCAC, Technology Development Core Leader, Technology Validation Core Leader, Centre Director and Associate Director to create Business and Marketing Plan for fee-for-services offerings
- Work with Director of Operations to compile list of potential external clients
External contacts
- Develop relationships with industry leaders and potential clients
- Field questions from clients as they relate to commercialization and IP management

Education

Undergraduate university degree in science, business, marketing or equivalent, and Graduate Engineering, Science, or MBA degree

Experience

Minimum of five years business management experience in similar environment.
Experience in commercialization of medical innovation.
Marketing experience.
IP management experience.

Specialized Skills or Knowledge

Evidence of entrepreneurial aptitude or accomplishments
Knowledge of regulatory requirements as they may apply to new product development.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to IP ownership and management.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Strong business development skills.
Ability to prioritize and effectively manage competing and demanding deadlines.
Ability to work effectively under stress.

Applications

Please submit resume and cover letter to deb.mccormack@cimtec-canada.ca

Post Date

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Closing Date

Tuesday, January 31, 2012