Commercialization Specialist

Department: Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre

Campus: Barrie

Posting Date: June 13, 2024

Effective Dates: May 2024- March 2025

Salary Range: $48.00-$60.00/hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Classification: Administrative

Status: Contract

Reporting to the Director, Entrepreneurship, the Commercialization Specialist is responsible for piloting commercialization services for Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC) clients, with a focus on Intellectual Property (IP) education and client advising. The position will seek to standardize services in a clear and transparent manner that is timely and as friction-free as possible. Tracking success, outcomes, and metrics will be key factor in evaluating the effectiveness of the pilot. The successful candidate will work with HBEC clients that have businesses and IP with high potential for growth and commercialization. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Client Services:

Advises HBEC clients on business, with a focus on IP strategies, protection and commercialization

Works with Client Services Manager to build a pipeline of businesses with high potential IP

Assesses SMEs’ IP, including Technology Readiness Level (TRL), commercialization potential, and commercialization requirements

Scopes commercialization projects for HBEC clients with high potential IP

Provides preliminary guidance for commercialization of IP

Supports SMEs to develop commercialization plans, which includes consulting with external resources and advisors, as needed, including Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON)

Serves as primary liaison for SMEs even after project completion

Collaborates with HBEC Client Services Manager and business mentors to provide high quality continuum of business mentorship

Manages HBEC’s Commercialization Grant program

Maintain long-term relationship with SMEs to optimize the success of their IP commercialization efforts

Supports development and annual administration of HBEC Client Survey to obtain reliable, reportable metrics

Completes client interaction reporting and administrative requirements

IP and Commercialization Education:

Develops and delivers workshops and learning sessions related to IP and commercialization

Engages and oversees subject matter expertise for developing and delivering IP and commercialization-related learning

Promotes educational programming to the Georgian College, Lakehead University, and regional communities

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successfully completed a Master’s Degree program in Legal, Technology or Business or a related field.

Formal training in IP management, or similar business studies would be considered an asset.

Minimum seven years of experience in a similar position or in functions such as, but not limited to, research and development, strategy, design, and/or production.

Previous experience in research and development setting, is an asset.

Demonstrated ability and experience in advising and collaborating with business partners.

Experience coordinating and managing multiple stakeholders working on a project.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships and foster strong relationships within diverse communities.

Intermediate level computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is currently eligible for Hybrid Work. FLEX Work agreements will be determined between the employee and manager when employment commences and may change in accordance with the FLEX Work guidelines. All employees are required to permanently reside in the province of Ontario.

Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 on June 27, 2024. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.