Requisition number
202800E
Date posted
08/13/2026
Officer, Business Development and ContractsTechnology Development Office
Vancouver, BC
The Officer, Business Development and Contracts primarily assists researchers and clinicians with execution of relevant research contracts and agreements. The Officer is responsible for independently drafting and reviewing (to ensure compliance with negotiated terms and conditions) non-disclosure agreements, bio-material transfer agreements, collaborative research agreements, sponsored research agreements, service agreements, license agreements, other grant related contracts. Assists team members in the identification and protection of the organization's Intellectual Property (IP), and with active marketing of the IP for commercialization, and advises researchers and spin-off companies on financial opportunities available through government programs.
What you'll do - Assist with drafting and negotiating the various contracts and agreements required for both industry and government sponsored research. Work closely with the researchers and clinicians to determine the most appropriate form of contract to govern the research, as well as identification of all potential encumbrances. Negotiate the business and legal obligations of the contracts with the third party to ensure they are consistent with the organization's mandate and policy.
- Assist with licensing IP to local, national, and international business. Provide input into determining appropriate royalty structures including analyzing current market norms, preparing cash flow projections, or replacement costs. Negotiate the business arrangement with the licensee including royalty rates, equity participation, reimbursement of costs, and appropriate due diligence provisions. Discuss the legal terms of the agreement with the licensee's legal counsel, obtaining the requisite approvals of the agreement, monitoring the licensee's performance for compliance with the terms of the agreement.
- Participate in collaborative research through methods such as identifying research opportunities for collaboration with industry, identifying sources of funding and assisting clients in accessing that funding, negotiating and managing the appropriate agreements to support collaborative research including a variety of research contracts, bio-material transfer agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
- Assist in the formation of spin-off companies through methods such as providing information and general assistance to researchers on issues regarding company formation, structure, management and financing.
- Conduct market research and analysis of industry opportunities for technologies. Prepare and update non-confidential marketing summaries and develops and enacts a marketing plan for effective commercialization of the technology. Participate in increasing the value of technologies through methods such as identifying, applying for and securing funding to support the technology development from internal and external sources.
- Assist other department staff in the protection of IP through methods such as determining the most appropriate form of protection, directing the preparation and filing of IP documentation with Canadian or foreign patent offices, devising an international patent strategy and assisting patent agents in prosecuting patents through to disclosure.
What you bring Qualifications
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Science or Business plus minimum two (2) years of experience in industry or technology transfer office or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- 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 Technology Development Office 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
- Effective and proven written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to simultaneously manage a diverse range of complex projects and activities and to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Functional knowledge in at least one area of technical or scientific expertise. Working knowledge of computer application programs. Ability to travel.
- 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: Temporary Full-Time (Until October 2027)
Salary Range: $69,218 - $99,501. 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
Cosing Date: Applicants accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30
Requisition #: 202800E
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