Position Title: Industry Liaison Officer
Department: Research Services Group
Position Type: Permanent
Classification: MPE Band F
Salary Range: $78,832-96,308
Posting Date: December 3, 2024
Closing Date: January 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM AST

Overview

As a member of the Research Services Group, the Industry Liaison Officer is responsible for intellectual property (IP) management and commercial evaluation of StFX technology for its transfer to industry for the benefit of the university, its researchers and the public. The Industry Liaison Officer plays the key university role in establishing and enhancing relationships between StFX researchers and the private sector, by stimulating and growing collaborative and sponsored research with industry and encouraging the flow of intellectual property from StFX research to industry. You will work to promote economic growth in northeastern Nova Scotia and in Atlantic Canada by commercializing intellectual property flowing from StFX research.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate sponsored and collaborative research at StFX by building industry relationships, organizing campus events, and networking to attract funding, advance technology, and support the university's economic development mission.
• Identify potential licensees for StFX technologies, negotiate terms, and draft legal agreements to license IP for commercial development, benefiting StFX, inventors, and licensees
• Evaluate inventions for IP protection and commercialization, assist with IP disclosure documentation, and conduct patent searches and assessments
• Oversee StFX IP policy, identify valuable research outcomes, and develop policies for all research participants.
• Manage and support researcher funding applications for commercialization, including IP and strategy components
• Draft and negotiate research contracts, advise on high-risk obligations, and sign low-risk agreements for StFX
• Partner with industry groups to deliver education, training, and networking on IP and commercialization to StFX and businesses
• Represent StFX at conferences, tradeshows or other events, as required

Qualifications

• A Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in partnership development.
• A Business degree and/or experience in fields related to intellectual property and commercialization would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with universities and managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Highly entrepreneurial individual who takes initiative to drive growth and innovation
• Willingness to travel as required.

Application Instructions

Closing date for applications is January 3, 2025 at 1pm. To apply click the Apply Now button and submit a letter of application and a resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.

 Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.

About Research Grants Office

Administration of Research at StFX is managed by the Research Services Group under the direction of the Associate Vice President, Research, Graduate and Professional Studies. About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today's undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada's most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year.

For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca.