TRIUMF - Chief Business Officer

Boyden; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research laboratory in Vancouver is seeking a Chief Business Officer to drive commercialization strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in technology transfer and innovation management, with an advanced degree and experience in leading initiatives that translate scientific discoveries into societal impact. The expected salary range is CAD 200,000 - 245,000, plus benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven record in technology transfer and innovation management.
• Experience leading commercialization initiatives in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive translation of scientific discoveries into commercial and societal impact.
• Lead a hand-picked team for TRIUMF’s commercialization strategies.
• Build business cases and manage licensing.

Skills

Technology transfer

Innovation management

Intellectual property strategy

Venture creation

Commercial impact translation

Education

PhD, JD, or MBA

Job description

TRIUMFis Canada’s particle acceleratorcentre and one of the world's leading laboratories for particle and nuclear physics, radio-life sciences, and accelerator-based science. TRIUMF is an international centre for discovery and innovation, advancing fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research for science, medicine and business. From the hunt for the smallest particles in the universe to research that advances the next generation of batteries or develops isotopes to diagnose and treat disease, TRIUMF drives more than scientific discovery.

Owned by 21 Canadian universities, TRIUMF’s community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. The diversity of the team, and its highly inclusive culture make for a highly fertile scientific environment.

The Canadian government has sent a strong signal of support for Canadian science with an unprecedented $399.8M in funding for TRIUMF, as announced in the 2024 federal budget. The funding, which represents the largest investment in laboratory operations to date, will enable TRIUMF’s national and international research communities to advance critical research and innovation, including the development of isotope-based cures for cancer and illuminating the form and function of our Universe using accelerator-produced isotopes.The funding supports TRIUMF operations from 2025-2030 and will significantly advance the laboratory’s world-leading science programs.

A newly created role, the Chief Business Officer reports to the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer and will operate at the forefront of accelerating TRIUMF’s commercialization strategies. Through comprehensive development of key market segments and a hand-picked team, the unit will be responsible for driving the translation of TRIUMF’s scientific discoveries into commercial and societal impact.

As the ideal candidate, you are a visionary, strategic leader and highly proactive leader with a proven record in technology transfer and innovation management. You bring expertise in building business cases, intellectual property strategy, licensing, and venture creation, with the ability to translate complex scientific research into meaningful commercial and societal impact. With your advanced degree (PhD, JD, or MBA) you possess significant experience leading commercialization initiatives within academic, industry or research environments.

TRIUMF is located on the south campus of the University of British Columbia, in the heart of beautiful Pacific Spirit Park in Vancouver, BC.

The expected salary range for this role is $200,000 - $245,000 plus pension and benefits.

To explore this opportunity further, please go to the link to apply.

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.