Empower Canada’s innovation landscape as a Senior Advisor, Academic-Industry Partnerships at Mitacs. Leverage your expertise in research and collaboration to strengthen regional partnerships in the Okanagan.
In this pivotal role, you will develop and manage relationships across academic, industry, and not-for-profit sectors in the Okanagan and Thompson-Okanagan regions. Your mission will be to connect the needs of local organizations with academic talent and resources, enhancing Mitacs' programming and impact. Managing a diverse portfolio, you will act as a trusted advisor, guiding partnerships from inception through development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage a diverse regional portfolio of partnerships
• Engage with post-secondary institutions and industry leaders




• Identify and advance high-value team-oriented opportunities
• Guide partnership development and project design
• Represent Mitacs at regional meetings and events
Requirements:
• Advanced degree, PhD preferred
• 3-5 years in partnership development and relationship management
• Familiarity with post-secondary research environments
• Strong consultative and communication skills
• Ability to work independently across regions
Drive innovation and strengthen ties between academia and industry through your expertise at Mitacs.
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📌 Senior Advisor for Industry Partnerships (Kelowna)
🏢 Mitacs
📍 Kelowna