Director, Innovation & Industry Partnerships

University of British Columbia; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna invites applications for the Director, Innovation, Office of the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation. This senior leadership role drives entrepreneurship, technology transfer and industry partnerships across the campus, aligning initiatives with university priorities and provincial opportunities.

Leading a broad portfolio within Innovation UBC, you will champion a campus-wide culture of innovation, oversee strategic planning, and partner

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Innovation Ecosystem Planning
• Provides senior leadership for the development and execution of UBC Okanagan's innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional research priorities.
• Leads development of multi-year strategic and operational plans for the Innovation UBC portfolio on the Okanagan campus, translating institutional priorities into implementation roadmaps, resourcing plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Acts as a strategic advisor to the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation, and a close partner to the Managing Director, Innovation UBC, on emerging opportunities, risks, and priorities related to technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and industry partnerships as they affect the Okanagan campus.
• Tracks progress and outcomes of innovation initiatives,

Job description

The University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna invites applications for the Director, Innovation, Office of the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation. This senior leadership role drives entrepreneurship, technology transfer and industry partnerships across the campus, aligning initiatives with university priorities and provincial opportunities.

Leading a broad portfolio within Innovation UBC, you will champion a campus-wide culture of innovation, oversee strategic planning, and partner