Associate Director, Innovation Partnerships

med.ubc.ca

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Base: $12,755.08 - $19,905.67 cad monthly; bonus/e...
10+ years sponsored research experience
Technology transfer management background
Complex agreement negotiation skills
The Associate Director leads the full cycle of partnership engagement from identification to finalization, ensuring alignment with UBC's research strengths

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director leads the full cycle of partnership engagement from identification to finalization, ensuring alignment with UBC's research strengths.
  • This senior position is accountable for structuring, negotiating, and executing complex collaborative agreements including multi-party and public-private arrangements.
  • The role requires managing a team of Partnership Managers while serving as a key liaison for high-value industry, government, and non-profit relationships.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director leads the full cycle of partnership engagement from identification to finalization, ensuring alignment with UBC's research strengths.

Salary

Base: $12,755.08 - $19,905.67 CAD Monthly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years sponsored research experience
  • Technology transfer management background
  • Complex agreement negotiation skills
  • Team leadership and performance management
  • Public-private partnership models

Nice-to-have

  • Graduate degree in science or law
  • Experience with Canadian funding programs
  • Commitment to equity and diversity
  • International collaboration experience
  • Multi-disciplinary team management

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree required
  • Minimum 10 years relevant experience
  • Several years in management position
  • Signing authority capability
  • Background check clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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