Research and Business Development Officer

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between industry partners, faculty researchers, and graduate students to develop collaborative research opportunities.
• Develop and implement plans to support research areas relevant to industry needs in alignment with the University’s academic mission.
• Write grant and investment proposals to secure funding for proof of concept and product development.
• Implement strategies to maximize the economic and social impact of commercialization partnerships.
• Negotiate financial and business terms for commercialization agreements.
• Identify and execute strategies for research and development (R&D) collaborations.
• Develop project schedules, including milestones, timelines, deliverables, and reporting.
• Forecast, plan, and monitor multiple complex project and program budgets.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or theoretical chemistry.
• 6-7 years of recent experience in industrial or academic research settings.
• Proven experience in R&D coordination and formulating industry-based research projects.
• Demonstrated success in business development and stakeholder management with industry, academic, and government partners.
• Experience managing complex project and program budgets.
• Strong skills in writing grant proposals, investment proposals, and complex business contracts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse stakeholder expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industry-academic governmental funding programs such as Mitacs, NSERC, and OCI.
• Experience advising graduate students through internship cycles.

About the Company

The University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science is a global tech innovation powerhouse. As part of the Faculty of Arts & Science, we drive high-impact research that shapes the future of technology. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that supports excellence in teaching and discovery.