Job Overview

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven professional with a strong background in scientific research to drive business development, sales, and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline, with experience in sales, marketing, or business development. An MBA is considered an asset.

The successful candidate will bridge scientific research and commercial strategy by identifying new market opportunities, promoting the company’s technical capabilities, building industry partnerships, and generating new business.

Duties

- We are seeking a visionary and results-driven professional with a strong background in scientific research to drive business development, sales, and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline, with experience in sales, marketing, or business development. An MBA is considered an asset.

The successful candidate will bridge scientific research and commercial strategy by identifying recent market opportunities, promoting the company’s technical capabilities, building industry partnerships, and generating new business.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and develop new business opportunities, markets, and strategic industry partnerships.
- Represent and promote the company at industry conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, networking events, and client meetings.
- Market the company’s research capabilities, technical services,



and innovative solutions to prospective clients.
- Develop sales strategies, prepare proposals and presentations, and convert leads into commercial projects.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities and customer needs.
- Collaborate with research and engineering teams to translate scientific innovations into commercially viable solutions.
- Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to revenue growth.
- Develop a forward-looking vision for research, innovation, and technology commercialization.

Experience

- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in sales, marketing, business development, or commercial engagement.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and networking skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and promote research-driven solutions to industrial clients.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, strategic vision, and a proactive approach to generating new business.
- An MBA or other business-related qualification is an asset.
- Experience in technical consulting, industrial research, or technology commercialization is an asset.

Eligibility Criteria

- PhD completed within the past five years.
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold valid Canadian work authorization, subject to the applicable Mitacs Fellowship program eligibility requirements.

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Post Doctoral -Technical Business Development & Marketing Specialist (MITAC Fellowship) (Mississauga)
🏢 Process Research ORTECH
📍 Mississauga