Strategic Contracts & Innovation Transfer Manager

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

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