Requisition number
201809E
Date posted
08/18/2026
Manager, Intellectual and Business DevelopmentIntellectual and Business Development
Vancouver, BC
The Manager, Intellectual and Business Development, identifies and protects intellectual property (IP) and technologies of clinical or commercial value arising from research activities at PHSA and its Agencies. This position is responsible for playing a lead translational role in enabling commercialization of IP to maximize benefit to cancer patients. The Manager oversees technology assessment, patent protection and prosecution, facilitating internal/external scientific collaborations, identifying external funding to support technology development and securing licensing opportunities.
What you'll do - Provide recommendations on IP protection and commercialization strategy for a portfolio of technologies disclosed to the Technology Development Office (TDO), by meeting with inventors and conducting patentability, freedom to operate, clinical need and business opportunity analyses.
- Facilitate internal and external scientific and translational research collaborations by identifying scientists and groups with complementary research areas or expertise to enable validation of the organizations technologies and optimize the opportunity for clinical translation.
- Protect IP disclosed following a favourable technology assessment, by drafting and filing provisional and non-provisional patent applications or applying for registration of copyrights and trademarks where applicable, in order to improve the value of PHSA's technologies for uptake and further development by commercial receptors.
- Manage commercialization grant applications to government agencies by identifying candidate technologies, drafting commercialization sections of said grants, and managing the application process, to enable further maturation and validation of IP and to improve the likelihood of success for out-licensing.
- Develop and maintain contacts with leaders in the research community, biotechnology industry, venture capital and government funding organizations, and legal representatives regarding IP strategies, locally, nationally and internationally.
What you bringQualifications
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Ph.D. in a biology or health-related scientific discipline plus at least five (5) years of experience in a technology transfer role in a technology transfer office of an academic or non-profit institution and two (2) years experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, particularly leadership roles in the areas of product development/R&D, business development or intellectual property. Knowledge of cancer research/oncology a definite asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
Skills & Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of issues related to protection and prosecution of IP including preparation and filing of patent applications. Exceptional communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to manage multiple complex technology files, think analytically, and interact effectively in order to maintain extensive contacts within the clinical, scientific and business communities is essential.
- A basic understanding of regulatory requirements in Canada and the US for clinical testing of diagnostic, therapeutic and medical device technologies is a definite asset.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $ 90,770 - $130,481. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 601 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
Closing Date: Applicants accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday
Requisition #: 201809E
