Intellectual Property and Commercialization Specialist Contract

Sheridan College
CA - Ontario - Oakville
June 27, 2024
Legal

Reporting to the Director Research, the Intellectual Property and Commercialization Specialist is responsible for building the Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercialization capacity at Sheridan to support faculty, staff, students and external partners in managing and commercializing the results of their research and entrepreneurship activities.
The incumbent is expected to work closely with Generator at Sheridan's Research and Entrepreneurship Centres, external partners and other Sheridan faculty/staff to enhance knowledge and awareness about IP and commercialization, and also to support those individuals and companies in managing and protecting their developed IP, including liaising with legal experts and triaging to other IP specialist partners, like Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON).

What You'll Be Doing

Accountable for developing and maintaining a menu of technical service and applied research supports related to research and entrepreneurship for clients and identify any gaps in service offerings; provide technical IP and commercialization guidance and expertise for executing commercialization projects, document project outcomes;
Liaising with IPON for the purpose of providing referrals and developing a deep understanding of IPON services and supports;
Ensuring that all activities comply with regulatory and ethical standards, including overseeing the approval process for IP/commercialization projects and managing data and records;
Conducting prior searches and developing patent landscape analyses and IP strategies for clients;
Coordinating and collaborating with EDGE to deliver services and facilitate referrals to and from existing ecosystem partners (IPON, Communitech, Accelerator Centre, etc.);
Developing a pipeline of regional entrepreneurs and Subject Matter Experts (SME's) who could benefit from commercialization services and support offered by the College and/or IPON with particular focus on priority sectors of medtech, artificial intelligence, and automotive;
Building solid, sustainable relationships with industry, community, and local academic partners (particularly Technology Transfer Offices) as well as relevant industry associations and other ecosystem partners;
Developing and reporting against Sheridan' s Annual Commercialization Plan;
Supporting the dissemination of knowledge through seminars, workshops, publications, conference presentations, and where applicable through commercialization/technology transfer;
In collaboration with the Manager of Research Communications, and Strategic Partnerships, developing and updating website, social media, and marketing content to promote the activities of Generator's IP and Commercialization supports;
Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You have excellent communication, networking, and strategic planning skills, with the ability to cultivate and maintain solid professional relationships and an effective network of contacts.

The successful candidate will also possess the following qualifications:

4-year degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Law or a related field
5 years of experience creating, filing, and/or managing intellectual property in Canada or the United States (equivalency to be considered)
Experience in IP and Commercialization, either through education or past work/personal experience
Project management experience
Experience in commercialization and/or technology transfer
Formal training in IP management or similar is desirable
Experience in a post-secondary education institution is an asset
Experience in IP strategy development and patent landscape analyses is preferred

Who We Are:

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people's lives.
Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024:
Galvanizing Education for a Complex World ( ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future.
We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity.
Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence.
Across our campuses, we're making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

For more information, visit:

Other Details
Department:
Office of Provost and VPA
Primary Work/Campus Location:
Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization:
Hybrid | Combination of on-site (at least 3 days/week) and remote work
Reference #:
J0424-0348
Employee Group:
Administrative - Temporary
Payband:
NL
Salary Range:
$87,354 - $109,192
Application Deadline:
June 30, 2024
Application Details:
Full-time temporary grant-funded position for 2 years from start date, with the possibility of extension.

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come.
We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff.
Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees.
Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion.
As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
To request accommodation, please contact

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview.
Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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