University Health Network

Principal, Business Development and Commercialization

Toronto, ON, Canada · Principal · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$116k-$166kDetected 1 day ago

Business DevelopmentNegotiationIntellectual PropertyPatient CareResearchCollaboration

About the role

Research at UHN is comprised of two major institutes: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and UHN Research Institutes.
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is where cutting edge oncology research is moved forward every day towards our mission of impacting patients globally.
These areas include Krembil Brain Institute, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Donald K.

Drive deal flow and contract execution activities in a collaborative team environment, with accountability for timely negotiation and completion of licensing and sponsored research agreements.
This role requires a dynamic, commercially minded professional with strong academic credentials, demonstrated contract negotiation expertise, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in fast‑paced research and industry environments.
In close collaboration with the Head of Business Development & Commercialization, Principal Investigators, Institute Directors, and research teams, the Principal also supports end‑to‑end revenue generation activities, including opportunity evaluation, IP protection, marketing, licensing, and company formation.

Support and lead opportunities for UHN commercialization funds and external ecosystem funding, as required.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant business experience or equivalent
Demonstrated expertise in clinical and translational research environments, with strong working knowledge of Clinical oncology, Oncology broadly
Experience in the negotiation and completion of research support, licensing and/or partnership deals is required.
Demonstrable and relevant industry and/or investment experience with a strong focus on licensing, sponsored research agreements, and contract execution in complex research environments is required.
Very good knowledge of licensing practice and capacity for autonomously understanding and evaluating detailed legal agreements required
Experience working in pharmaceutical or biotech business development, technology transfer, venture capital or related environment required
Good knowledge of patent practice required
Strong presentation skills required
Knowledge of internet patent and other database searches desirable

Completion of a Master's degree in oncology, immuno-oncology, or a related field, preferably with a translational research and or commercialization specialization or recognized equivalent experience required
PhD and/or MBA highly preferred

As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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