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. In collaboration with other members of the TIAP team, the Manager, Technology &

• Venture Development shall lead and drive the following: 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 – 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 – Develop investment theses, commercial strategies, risk assessments and go/no‑go recommendations – 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 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 – Coach founders on company‑building priorities, investor readiness, operating discipline and the transition from academic project to venture‑backed operating company Relationship Development &

• Ecosystem Engagement – Build relationships with medtech and digital health investors, strategics, health‑system partners, accelerators and subject‑matter experts – 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

• 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 – 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 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 Development (Toronto)
🏢 BioTalent Canada
📍 Toronto