About TIAP

Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP) is a leading early-stage life sciences commercialization organization working with top universities hospitals and research institutions to translate breakthrough science into high-impact companies. TIAP operates at the intersection of translational science company creation and venture capital supporting the development of therapeutics medical devices and digital health solutions. Our mandate is to identify the most promising innovations and help build them into sustainable competitive venture-backed companies.

The Opportunity

The Analyst/Senior Analyst Technology and Venture Development will work closely with members of the TIAP life sciences team principal investigators and the research community within TIAPs objective of the position is to identify and evaluate new technology opportunities for TIAP programs including TIAPs Therapeutics Platform and Venture Builder programs. The position will focus on all aspects of technology evaluation market & competitive analysis and development of technology advancement plans to support commercialization including company creation.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

Actively identify new technologies within the TIAP Membership to bring new projects into the life sciences portfolio and/or support company creation opportunities

Conduct systematic reviews of the scientific literature and databases (e.g. market research clinical trials patents) for specific targets therapeutics platform technologies and medical products

Prepare technology assessments on technologies identified from TIAP Members including:



1) scientific and technical due diligence; 2) intellectual property evaluation; and 3) market and competitive analysis

Present and defend technology assessments to senior members of TIAPs life sciences team

Assist senior team members develop technology development plans and budgets in collaboration with TIAP partners and scientists to support advancement of life science technologies

Write and defend investment theses/memos for companies or projects being considered

Maintain databases and internal tracking systems to support and enable the life sciences team

Make recommendations for improving analytical processes systems and reporting

Represent TIAP at local academic and industry meetings seminars and events and meet with research staff and scientists directly in collaboration with senior members of the TIAP life sciences team

Assist with TIAP events such as seminars symposia or conferences

Other duties as assigned

Educational and Technical Requirements

Post-graduate technical degree in the Life Sciences (PhD preferred)

1-3 years relevant work experience





In-depth knowledge of molecular biology genetics bioinformatics pharmacology or other related disciplines with an in-depth knowledge and experience with bench research

Exposure to basic principles and concepts related to drug discovery and development

Aptitude for analyzing early-stage life sciences technologies including technical market due-diligence and intellectual property

Strong market research skills

Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools to improve research diligence analysis and deliverables

Ability to interact with the academic research community and other stakeholders in a diplomatic and professional manner

Personal Requirements

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 prospect. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

📌 Analyst Senior Analyst , Technology & Venture Development (Toronto)
🏢 TIAP
📍 Toronto