Job Profile:AAPS Salaried - Industry Liaison, Level FStaff:Non UnionJob Category:M&P - AAPSJob Title:Senior Technology Transfer ManagerDepartment:Technology Transfer Managers | Industry Liaison OfficeCompensation Range:$11,705.58 - $18,265.42 CAD MonthlyPosting End Date:April 8, 2026 – applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the posting end dateJob End Date:OngoingAt UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.Job SummaryThis senior level position will develop, commercialize, and mobilize technologies originating from the University and its Affiliated Hospitals, through fostering sponsored research, supporting entrepreneurship, developing commercialization plans, engaging with industry, conducting technology evaluation, patenting, prototype development and licensing (including complex, multi‑party licensing), and through the formation of spin‑off companies. The position further takes a leadership role in translating research outputs from one or more specific innovation centres at UBC to create meaningful, positive impacts for society.Organizational StatusThe position reports to the Associate Director, Technology Transfer Group and works closely with Innovation UBC’s Sponsored Research Group to negotiate business and intellectual property issues emerging from research funding. The role requires directing and collaborating with consultants, patent agents, lawyers, and other third‑party service providers on a case‑by‑case basis. Senior Managers bear responsibility for special projects and initiatives, which may demand 30–40 % of their time for complex management tasks beyond those of a Technology Transfer Manager.Working ConditionsWorks in offices in the TEF III building at the UBC Point Grey Campus. The role requires limited local, national, and international travel and occasional flexibility in working hours to accommodate client schedules or conference calls across time zones.Work PerformedSpecial Senior Management RoleResponsible for licensing very high‑value intellectual property assets to multinational companies, where economic returns to the University are expected to exceed $10 million.Proactively identify and nurture innovation assets from major innovation centres at UBC or its Affiliated Hospitals (e.G., Vancouver Prostate Centre, ICORD, Quantum Matter Institute, Life Sciences Institute).Liaise with senior administration and research faculty at the innovation centre to identify strategic focus areas for intellectual property and technology development, providing support through landscape analysis, patent mapping, and competitive analysis.Develop comprehensive support plans and budgets (including preclinical development and go‑to‑market strategies), identify funding opportunities from government, foundation/non‑profit, and industry sources, and negotiate complex multiparty agreements to advance research and intellectual property.Maintain an extensive list of contacts in industry and the investment community, stay at the cutting edge of relevant sector trends,



and serve as UBC’s primary innovation contact at major industry and investment conferences.Lead the University in major intellectual property litigation or arbitration proceedings, working with external counsel to develop arguments, position statements, and briefs, and attend arbitrations and legal proceedings.Commercialization and Mobilization of UniversityEvaluate technologies to assess their commercial potential:Interview inventors to gain a technical understanding of the invention.Sourcing and reviewing scientific and patent literature to determine patentability of the technology (novel, non‑obvious & usefulness).Research the marketplace to determine economic potential or societal impact of technology.Use external resources to determine the technical and market potential of the technology.Managing the Protection of University Intellectual Property (IP)Determine the most appropriate form of protection (copyright, patent, trademark, etc.) or dissemination (open source, global access licensing, etc.).Interpret and manage complex agreements.Direct the preparation and filing of IP documentation with Canadian and foreign patent offices.Devise international patent strategies.Assist patent agents in prosecuting patents through to issuance or handling complex patent interference or infringement issues.Marketing TechnologiesMarket recent and existing patented technologies by developing confidential disclosures, marketing strategies, and communications about licensing opportunities.Dors technical marketing material.Research and develop a tailored marketing strategy for each technology.Disseminate marketing information via industrial contacts, trade associations, and technical or academic publications.Initiate contacts with potential clients and facilitate discussions between researchers and investors.Licensing and TransferDetermine appropriate royalty structures by analyzing market norms, size, cash‑flow projections, or replacement costs.Develop a licensing strategy for selected technologies and identify qualified companies.Negotiate business arrangements (royalties, equity participation, reimbursement of University costs, due diligence provisions) with the licensee.Negotiate legal terms with the licensee’s counsel and draft agreements with external counsel.Obtain necessary University approvals for agreements up to the Board of Governors level.Monitor licensee performance for compliance with agreement terms.Collaborative ResearchIdentify research collaboration opportunities with industry.Develop and implement strategies to market university research to industry.Identify funding sources and assist clients in accessing those funding programmes.Work with the Sponsored Research Group on collaborative research agreements and related service contracts.Manage specific IP issues around research contracts, material transfer agreements,



and non‑disclosure agreements.Increasing the Value of University TechnologiesCritically evaluate technology, market needs, and research capabilities to identify a strategy to maximize business opportunity.Advise researchers and new companies on securing funding from internal sources and external sources such as NRC‑IRAP, NSERC, CIHR, MSFHR, Innovate BC, and private investors.Direct internal Innovation UBC resources and external consultants to assist in developmental research, prototype development, or in‑depth technical and market assessments.Report results of these activities to clients and stakeholders.Assisting in the Formation and Success of University Spin‑off CompaniesProvide information and general assistance on company formation, structure, management, and financing.Identify suitable investors (angels, venture capitalists, investment bankers).Assist spin‑off companies in promoting their businesses, sourcing management expertise, capital, and facilities.Liaise with the entrepreneurship@UBC program.CommunicationPromote awareness and educate University and Affiliated Hospital clients on IP protection and technology transfer by researching, writing articles, and giving presentations.Provide extensive personal consultations.Write reports of activities for stakeholders.Establish and maintain a broad network with University, Affiliated Hospitals, industry, government, and other universities.Consequence of Error/JudgementDecisions may result in loss of potential economic opportunities ranging from a few tens of thousands to multi‑million dollar arrangements, damage reputation, and expose the University to legal liability. Some decisions may be reversed by senior administration; others may be irreversible.Supervision ReceivedThe position works primarily under its own direction and initiative with consultation from the Associate Director and Managing Directors, as well as other senior university administrators, to monitor compliance with Innovation UBC objectives.Supervision GivenDelegates work to other professionals in Innovation UBC, including Technology Transfer Officers, and manages external consultants on a project‑by‑project basis.Minimum QualificationsUndergraduate degree. Minimum of nine years of related experience focused on sponsored research and technology management, or equivalent education and experience.Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including those in conflict with one's own.Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.Preferred QualificationsDoctoral degree in engineering, science, or law.Effective written and oral communication skills.Advanced knowledge of intellectual property protection and licensing practices.Experienced and proven negotiator.In‑depth knowledge in at least one area of technical or scientific expertise.In‑depth knowledge of business practices, corporate organization, finance, and marketing.Knowledge of University policy and procedures related to research, intellectual property, and contract execution.Ability to manage a diverse range of highly complex projects with critical deadlines.Strong interpersonal skills, capable of dealing calmly and courteously with diverse stakeholders.Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Explorer, Access).#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Technology Transfer Manager - C$11,705.6 - C$18,265.4 A Month (Toronto)
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