Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnership â Western University
Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnership â Western University
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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 fast-paced culture where your opinions are valued and respected
Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canadas world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry academic and government partnerships. Through these collaborations Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed improves students on-the-job skills development and strengthens Canadas world-class 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
This is not your ordinary sales job. Our business development team members are the bridge between academia and industry partners or organizations. They spot opportunities and take action on behalf of Mitacs. They are at the forefront of marketing Mitacs programs and are analogous to matchmakers who find the common interests between companies and researchers.
If you were to join Mitacs as the Academic-Industry Partnership Advisor with Western University wed ask you to do the following:
- Work closely with members of Mitacs Business Development Research and Programs teams to deliver highquality programming
- Work closely with stakeholders at Western University to fully understand the needs of the researchers and students find industry opportunities and identify the best programs to leverage the research opportunities uncovered
- Create and maintain a network of partners/clients in industry and academia
- Introduce companies and not-for-profit organizations to various Mitacs programs
- Introduce companies to various university researchers
- Provide support to the Business Development team as needed
- Provide business and application development support to all Mitacs programs including joint Mitacs programs for example Mitas Accelerate-NSERC Alliance as needed
- Provide business development and student engagement support to Western University
- Work collaboratively with Western University offices involved in the administration of Mitacs programs
- Assist in negotiating agreements for approval by Western University which will facilitate business development discussions and research collaborations
This sounds quite exciting and challenging right Lets hope so because if it does theres a good chance this job is right for you. Heres what you will have already that will help you to handle these challenges:
- Recent Masters or PhD (within one or two years) ideally from Western University
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Enthusiastic and highenergy selfstarter spirit
- Team player spirit
- Ability to think creatively and try new things
- Desire to pursue a career outside of research and academia
- Ability to work in a fast-paced high-performance culture
Special consideration will be given to applicants with an active social network with proven ability to promote participation and sponsorship in programs or initiatives in their community.
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
