Manager, Contracts & Innovation Transfer

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:

The incumbent must possess the following 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:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

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.