Classification & Regular Hours Hours per Week: 35 Salary Grade: 16 The base salary will be $76,490 - $109,190 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About

Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of current knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About

Us The office of the Vice-President (Research) fosters a culture of research excellence by promoting a globally minded approach to curiosity, discovery, creative activity, and innovation. The Vice-President (Research) also provides strategic leadership of Western Research, which allocates resources, aligns strategies, and provides services and programs to ensure Western is a leading research-intensive university. It is also responsible to ensure a healthy flow of technology resulting from Western research to the commercial world thereby creating jobs, increasing economic development and the general betterment of society.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Western Technology Transfer Office (WTTO), the Business Development Manager will lead, develop and implement strategies to enhance commercialization of intellectual property created by Western and its partners including, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and staff. The role will also provide support in matters related to industrial interactions and intellectual property management in the area of the Engineering and Sciences. The role will establish relationships in order to solicit new innovations for the WTTO, seek out commercialization opportunities and maintain relationships with industry, partners and other stakeholders in order to reinforce and advance the reputation of Western and the WTTO locally, nationally and internationally.

The Business Development





Manager will research and evaluate innovation disclosures, develop and manage patent processes, determine commercial potential for innovations, make decisions on technology investments, and develop and execute related marketing plans. The role will negotiate terms and conditions of licenses, research and development agreements, and material transfer and confidentiality agreements.

The Business Development

Manager will identify opportunities for prototype development funding, and assist with spin-off company creation, including business plan preparation, market research, developing research and development plans with inventors, and strategic planning.

Qualifications Education

Master’s Degree in an Engineering or Science related field (such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Medical Sciences, Statistical & Actuarial Science, etc.)

PhD in an Engineering or Science related field preferred

Business education (e.g. HBA, MBA) or equivalent business experience preferred Experience:

5 years of business development experience, with research and technology transfer initiatives and in negotiating business arrangements in the private sector or industry

Working experience in an academic environment with liaison between university and industry preferred

Experience in patenting, licensing and start-up companies (business planning, financing, managing) preferred

Working experience in commercialization of innovations in a social sciences field would be an asset Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Technical knowledge in a Life Sciences related field

In-depth knowledge of relevant business practices, intellectual property management and protection, including copyrights and patents

Ability and willingness to stay abreast of developments in the field of technology transfer, commercialization, entrepreneurship and knowledge mobilization





In-depth knowledge of the regulations and guidelines governing research in an academic workplace

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization

Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards

Strong customer service skills to resolve inquiries and issues in a professional and timely manner

Ability to maintain and develop an effective network of contacts that provide information regarding emergent opportunities and best practices

Strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities

Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals

Ambitious with the ability to identify opportunities, develop action plans and set challenging goals in order to achieve desired outcomes

Ability to evaluate issues, recognize potential problems and take action to proactively resolve issues

Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines

Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders Western Values Diversity The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please

Note

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #44185 by 11:59PM on August 31, 2026

📌 Business Development Manager, Engineering and Sciences (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London