Partnerships Development Manager

Western University; London; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Partnership Development Manager to spearhead research initiatives and collaborations. This pivotal role involves working closely with various stakeholders to enhance the university's research capabilities and funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a proven track record in developing partnerships within academic and industrial settings. Join a vibrant community dedicated to research excellence and contribute to impactful projects that drive innovation and discovery. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant difference in the academic landscape while fostering meaningful connections.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex projects in research environments.
• Master’s degree required; project management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement strategies for key research partnership initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Partnership Development

Project Management

Communication Skills

Research Funding

Networking

Proposal Writing

Analytical Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in a related field

Project Management certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 16: $73,520 - $86,500, commensurate with experience

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The office of the Vice-President (Research) fosters a culture of research excellence by promoting a globally minded approach to curiosity, discovery, creative activity, and innovation. The Vice-President (Research) also provides strategic leadership of Western Research, which allocates resources, aligns strategies, and provides services and programs to ensure Western is a leading research-intensive university. Together, they advance collaborative and cross-disciplinary scholarship, connect Western’s work to community, implement inclusivity initiatives, and recognize and celebrate research successes.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Partnerships, the Partnership Development Manager will lead, develop and implement plans and strategies related to the operations of key research partnership initiatives at Western University. This position will support both the Bone and Joint Institute and the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration in the development of meaningful research partnerships and collaborations between the university and external stakeholders and to identify and deliver external sources of funding. This role will also be crucial to expand the University’s network, enhance its brand presence, and drive collaborative initiatives to achieve the goals of these two Institutes.

This position will work with key Western, regional and national leaders to facilitate interactions across the university, drawing linkages between synergistic initiatives. The role will establish and maintain relationships and opportunities with small and midsize enterprises, government, industrial, and not-for-profit organizations to develop research partnerships. Working closely with Western's researchers, its local affiliates, and other national and international peer institutions, this role will help initiate research projects, by identifying resources and expertise and serving as a liaison between stakeholders and researchers, with the goal of facilitating the success of research proposals, reinforcing and advancing the reputation of Western locally, nationally and internationally, as well as, increasing research and partnership revenues.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Background in computer science, data science, clinical and/or engineering-related fields is preferred
• Project Management certificate or completion of courses would be an asset

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience leading large complex projects and working with major government research programs and/or experience in an academic research administration environment or related field
• Experience preparing government infrastructure proposals
• Experience in fundraising or sales would be an asset
• Experience in a complex organization with responsibility for managing community, not-for-profit and industrial partnerships
• Experience in an academic institution is preferred
• Experience in computer science, data science, clinical and/or engineering-related fields would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to identify, develop and steward partnerships both internal and external to the university
• In-depth knowledge of the regulations and guidelines governing research in an academic environment
• In-depth knowledge of best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals and of Canadian peer-review granting systems, processes and procedures
• Familiarity with intellectual property management, including copyrights and patents
• Ability to research new avenues of funding from federal granting agencies, industry and other funding sources
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Ability to maintain and develop an effective network of contacts that provide information regarding emergent opportunities and best practices
• Compelling and persuasive communication skills to engage individuals and teams inside and outside the University
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to Western’s strategy and goals
• Ability to establish and build strong relationships with senior leaders, academic and administrative staff, as well as community members
• Verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on proposal development and delivering presentations
• Communication skills to translate information into easily understood terms, summarize information, provide a rationale for action and with an ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to deal confidentially with information that has financial, political, regulatory and reputational implications
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use relevant software that achieves required outcomes; Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Project management skills to align projects with strategic goals and operational objectives
• Ability to evaluate issues, recognize potential problems and take action to proactively resolve issues
• Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate University guidelines, policies and practices to key stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #38962. The posting will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.