Advisor Academic-Industry Partnerships
Advisor Academic-Industry Partnerships
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Do you want to be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team
Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere Are you an outside the box thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements Do you take a strategic approach to your work Do you enjoy working in a fastpaced culture where your opinions are valued and respected
Mitacs is a national notforprofit that helps industry and nonprofit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canadas worldclass postsecondary talent and a global network of industry academic and government partnerships. Through these collaborations Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed improves students onthejob skills development and strengthens Canadas worldclass innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies governments and academia we support a new economy using Canadas most valuable resource its people.
To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values please visit ourwebsite
Advisor AcademicIndustry Partnerships ONTARIO
Mitacs Business Development team members are the bridge between academia and industry. We help businesses notfor profit organizations and other organizations solve their R&D challenges by building partnerships with academia and using worldclass talent from Canadian educational institutions. We are at the forefront of marketing Mitacs programs to businesses professors and students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with members of Mitacs Business Development Research and Programs teams to deliver high quality programming
Work closely with stakeholders at various Ontario postsecondary institutions to fully understand the needs of researchers and students find industry and notforprofit opportunities and identify the best programs to capitalize on the research opportunities uncovered
Speak with industry partners to determine their R&D needs connect them with specialists in academia and advise them on the best programs to leverage the research opportunities uncovered
Create and maintain a network of partners and clients in industry and academia
Provide support to the Business Development team as needed
Provide business development support to all Mitacs programs as needed
Provide business development and student engagement support
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
MSc or PhD or an equivalent combination of education and research experience
Excellent communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Highly energetic and enthusiastic mindset
Ability to adapt to priority changes.
Team player mentality
Ability to think creatively and try new things
Desire to pursue a career outside of research and academia
Ability to work in a fastpaced highperformance culture
Special consideration will be given to applicants with an active social network and a proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in their communities.
Hiring Range: $71200 $84550
Hiring and Salary Range Transparency
Typically employees are hired transferred or promoted within the salary range specifically between the minimum and midpoint in the hiring range.
The salary range refers to the range of base salaries for a given position encompassing the minimum and maximum amounts. The midpoint of the range is positioned approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum indicating a fully qualified employee with comprehensive job knowledge and experience for the role.
Only in rare and exceptional circumstances where a candidate has the experience skills and expertise that far exceed those required for the position would we consider paying above the hiring range for this role.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) and decolonization are core values at Mitacs:Equity Diversity and Inclusion Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforce comprised of individuals with different ideas strengths interests and backgrounds (e.g. gender identities and expressions Indigeneity race abilities sexual orientation and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
