Manager, Contracts & Innovation Transfer

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Manager, Contracts & Innovation Transfer to lead day-to-day delivery of contracts and innovation transfer services. You will negotiate IP arrangements and financing for strategic research partnerships with private and public sectors, ensuring compliance with university and funder requirements.

The role reports to the Industry and Partnership Services department and requires strong knowledge of contract law, IP licensing, and tech business

Qualifications

• IP law knowledge including licensing and patent protection
• Contract law knowledge and negotiations
• Knowledge of technology product analysis
• Venture market analysis and business strategy
• Research project management skills
• Knowledge of technology business development
• Familiarity with Carleton administrative processes

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery and administration of contracts and innovation transfer services.
• Negotiate intellectual property and financing arrangements for strategic research partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with university and funding agency requirements.

Skills

IP Law

Contracts Law

Negotiations

Tech Product Analysis

Venture Market Analysis

Project Management

Tech Business Development

Carleton Processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Job Number: J0726-0287. Job Title: Manager, Contracts & Innovation Transfer. Job Type: Continuing Full Time. Department: Industry and Partnership Services. Job Category: Administrative Management. Number of Positions: 1. Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 07/08/2026. Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 25/08/2026. Salary (with Salary Rate): 87,186.00 - 113,343.00/Year. Employee Group: Non-Union. Salary Level: NU05. Hours Per Week: 35. Date Position Available: 31/07/2026.

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world. Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work. The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for managing day-to-day delivery and administration of contracts and innovation transfer services by negotiating intellectual property and financing arrangements for strategic research partnerships with the private and public sectors and that they are maintained and exist in compliance with university and funding agency requirements where necessary. The incumbent is also accountable to ensure the faculty is properly supported under the terms and conditions of legal agreements between the University and the various partners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Intellectual property law, including licensing and patent protection
• Knowledge of Commercial Contracts law
• Knowledge of Contracts Negotiations
• Knowledge of Technology Products Analysis (algorithms, analog/digital devices
• Knowledge of Venture Market Analysis /Venture Business Strategy
• Knowledge of Research Project Management
• Knowledge of Technology Business Development
• Knowledge of Carleton Administrative Process in Graduate Studies, Research Finance, Risk Management, Procurement Office, General Counsel's Office, CORIS, etc

Education And Experience

• Completion of bachelors degree. Masters degree will be preferred.
• Minimum of four years of previous contract, agreement, and business development experience.

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.