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Analyst Senior Analyst , Technology & Venture Development
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6 November 2026 (1 hour ago)
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3 February 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About TIAP
Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP) is a leading early-stage life sciences commercialization organization working with top universities hospitals and research institutions to translate breakthrough science into high-impact companies. TIAP operates at the intersection of translational science company creation and venture capital supporting the development of therapeutics medical devices and digital health solutions. Our mandate is to identify the most promising innovations and help build them into sustainable competitive venture-backed companies.
The Opportunity
The Analyst/Senior Analyst Technology and Venture Development will work closely with members of the TIAP life sciences team principal investigators and the research community within TIAPs objective of the position is to identify and evaluate new technology opportunities for TIAP programs including TIAPs Therapeutics Platform and Venture Builder programs. The position will focus on all aspects of technology evaluation market & competitive analysis and development of technology advancement plans to support commercialization including company creation.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Actively identify new technologies within the TIAP Membership to bring new projects into the life sciences portfolio and/or support company creation opportunities
Conduct systematic reviews of the scientific literature and databases (e.g. market research clinical trials patents) for specific targets therapeutics platform technologies and medical products
Prepare technology assessments on technologies identified from TIAP Members including: 1) scientific and technical due diligence; 2) intellectual property evaluation; and 3) market and competitive analysis
Present and defend technology assessments to senior members of TIAPs life sciences team
Assist senior team members develop technology development plans and budgets in collaboration with TIAP partners and scientists to support advancement of life science technologies
Write and defend investment theses/memos for companies or projects being considered
Maintain databases and internal tracking systems to support and enable the life sciences team
Make recommendations for improving analytical processes systems and reporting
Represent TIAP at local academic and industry meetings seminars and events and meet with research staff and scientists directly in collaboration with senior members of the TIAP life sciences team
Assist with TIAP events such as seminars symposia or conferences
Other duties as assigned
Educational and Technical Requirements
Post-graduate technical degree in the Life Sciences (PhD preferred)
1-3 years relevant work experience
In-depth knowledge of molecular biology genetics bioinformatics pharmacology or other related disciplines with an in-depth knowledge and experience with bench research
Exposure to basic principles and concepts related to drug discovery and development
Aptitude for analyzing early-stage life sciences technologies including technical market due-diligence and intellectual property
Strong market research skills
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools to improve research diligence analysis and deliverables
Ability to interact with the academic research community and other stakeholders in a diplomatic and professional manner
Personal Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication presentation and interpersonal skills
Strong relationship-management skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias toward action resourcefulness and practical problem-solving
Sound judgment and comfort making recommendations with incomplete information
Proven ability to deal with confidential material and sensitive issues with discretion
Ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects with a high degree of ownership and accountability
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Ability to thrive in a challenging entrepreneurial and fluid work environment
Ability to work in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) work schedule in Toronto
Commitment to Inclusion
TIAP is committed to accessibility diversity and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners – TIAP – specializes in venture building of early-stage health science technologies emerging from our members. TIAP was formerly MaRS Innovation
