We are seeking a high-performing, analytically, entrepreneurial and commercially minded individual. The Manager, Technology & Venture Development role is ideal for someone who can critically assess early-stage technologies, identify what is required to transform an academic innovation into a viable company, and work hands-on with founders and researchers to build venture-backable businesses. As part of the role, the Manager will also serve as TIAP’s primary day-to-day lead for the UTEST program, working closely with the University of Toronto team to identify, evaluate, create and advance high-potential ventures.

Key Responsibilities In collaboration with other members of the TIAP team, the Manager, Technology & Venture Development shall lead and drive the following: 1. UTEST Program Leadership & University of Toronto Partnership - – Serve as TIAP’s primary day-to-day lead and point of contact for UTEST, working directly with the University of Toronto UTEST team

- – Co‑lead diligence and evaluation of UTEST investment opportunities
- – Work with U of T and founders to identify commercialization priorities, development milestones, financing needs and connections to relevant advisors, customers, investors and strategic partners
- – Work with U of T to ensure smooth delivery of UTEST programming, communications and reporting
- – Maintain strong visibility across the UTEST portfolio, proactively identify issues and opportunities, and ensure timely communication between TIAP and U of T
- – Coordinate TIAP input into UTEST venture selection, portfolio reviews, investment decisions, governance, reporting and follow‑up activities
- – Contribute to the continued evolution of UTEST strategy, programming and venture‑support activities, and represent TIAP at relevant UTEST events and meetings 2. MedTech & Digital Health Investment Diligence and Opportunity Assessment - – Evaluate early-stage medical device and digital health innovations for technical feasibility, clinical relevance, unmet need, differentiation and commercial potential
- – Assess product‑development pathways, including prototype maturity, verification and validation requirements, clinical evidence needs and key value‑inflection milestones




- – Evaluate regulatory strategy and risk, including relevant Health Canada, FDA and software‑as‑a‑medical‑device pathways, where applicable
- – Assess reimbursement, health‑system adoption, workflow integration, procurement and market‑access
- – Develop investment theses, commercial strategies, risk assessments and go/no‑go recommendations
- – Build financial models and assess capital requirements, financing strategy, and return potential
- – Evaluate digital‑health‑specific considerations such as data strategy, privacy, cybersecurity, interoperability and AI/ML validation, where relevant
- – Translate complex technical and clinical concepts into clear commercial and investment narratives 3.

Venture

Creation & Company Building - – Take a hands‑on approach to transforming promising academic innovations into investable companies

- – Work with founders, researchers and institutional partners to shape the end‑to‑end company creation strategy, including product definition, market entry, team formation, IP/licensing, and early financing
- – Help design appropriate founder and employee equity structures, capitalization plans, governance approaches and financing strategies for current ventures
- – Develop business plans, pitch decks, investor narratives and milestone‑based value‑creation plans
- – Coach founders on company‑building priorities, investor readiness, operating discipline and the transition from academic project to venture‑backed operating company 4.

Relationship

Development & Ecosystem Engagement - – Develop strong relationships with principal investigators, founders, clinicians and institutional commercialization teams

- – Build relationships with medtech and digital health investors, strategics, health‑system partners, accelerators and subject‑matter experts
- – Represent TIAP and its portfolio at industry,



investor and ecosystem meetings Educational and Technical Requirements - – Post‑graduate degree or equivalent technical training in biomedical engineering, engineering, life sciences, computer science, health informatics or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
- – MBA or other relevant business education, training or demonstrated commercial experience is an asset
- – Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in medtech, digital health, venture investing, technology commercialization, product development, entrepreneurship or company creation
- – Demonstrated experience evaluating or advancing medical‑device and/or digital‑health products from early development toward clinical and commercial milestones
- – Working knowledge of medical‑device and digital‑health regulatory pathways, clinical validation, reimbursement/market access and health‑system adoption
- – Strong project‑management, analytical, financial‑analysis and modeling skills
- – Demonstrated experience advancing academic innovations toward commercialization, preferably including hands‑on involvement in the formation, launch or early development of new venture
- – Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- – Strong relationship‑management skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders
- – Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias toward action, resourcefulness, and practical problem‑solving
- – Sound judgment and comfort making recommendations with incomplete information
- – Proven ability to deal with confidential material and sensitive issues with discretion
- – Ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects with a high degree of ownership and accountability
- – Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- – Ability to thrive in a challenging, entrepreneurial and fluid work environment
- – Ability to work in a hybrid (virtual and in‑person) work schedule in Toronto Commitment to Inclusion TIAP is committed to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process.

📌 Manager, Technology and Venture Development (Toronto)
🏢 BioTalent Canada
📍 Toronto