Head of Universities Partnerships F/H

Strategic Partnerships Manager
School of Biomedical Engineering Faculty of Medicine Provost and VP Academic
7622.83 - $11886.67 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine established in 2017. The School is a nucleus for education and training research and innovation in biomedical engineering creating new knowledge new academic and training programs and fostering translation and innovation. Through collaborative innovative and interdisciplinary approaches and building on UBCs academic and research excellence the School of Biomedical Engineering aspires to be a global leader in biomedical engineering research education and translation. The SBME has two locations on Vancouvers campus the Gordon B Shrum building and the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). For more information about the School of Biomedical Engineering please visit Strategic Partnerships Manager will build relationships and create opportunities between SBME stakeholders (faculty student staff and alumni) and external organizations (including industry health care government and not-for-profits) and communities across British Columbia nationally and internationally. The incumbent will work with UBC partners at the Department Faculty and Central levels (ex: Development Co-op Government Relations and Alumni UBC offices) as a connector to both SBME as well as current and potential external addition the Strategic Partnerships Manager will oversee the SBME Innovates incubator space. Finally the Strategic Partnerships Manager will be expected to strengthen new and existing relationships with key contacts in academic institutions health research organizations industry sponsors and funding agencies.

The Strategic Partnerships Manager reports to the School Director. Leverages domain expertise in the SBME to lead the relationship building between SBME researchers and collaborators from industry government and the not-for-profit sector.
Develops strategies for expanding the opportunities for SBME stakeholders via partnerships with other UBC units and external partners locally nationally and internationally.
Creates new and builds existing relationships with key local national and global organizations to increase awareness of opportunities for SBME researchers.
helps to maintain and build these relationships.
Supports the SBME Innovates offerings and policies strategizing with Innovation UBC HATCH Venture Builder and other local national and international stakeholders and attracting and interacting with industry partners.
Collaborates with other SBME staff in planning annual events such as Innovation and Industry Breakfast and SBME Symposium to strengthen relationship between research activities and impact.
Develops and delivers programs that guide SBME trainees career choices. Recruits and establishes a network of professionals across diverse careers who contribute to the program by sharing their career knowledge and experience with SBME trainees. Engages in outreach of SBME alumni for mentorship and career advice to current trainees.
Forges relationships with companies and other partners that have co-op internship and full-time job opportunities for the trainees in SBME.
Maintains relationship with the Faculty of Applied Science Co-op office and assists in connecting industry and other partners for co-op placement opportunities for SBME undergraduate students and internships and post-graduation job opportunities for SBME graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
Works with various development teams at UBC on development or implementation of corporate and foundation grant seeking and fundraising.
Tracks appropriate metrics under this portfolio providing summarized data at SBME leadership meetings as part of SBME annual report and to other UBC partners.
Develops and seeks out thorough partnerships professional development activities for SBME trainees including undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in partnership with the Manager Communications Culture & Engagement.
The Strategic Partnerships Manager will be an ambassador the School of Biomedical Engineering and its internal stakeholders at UBC. Poor judgement or decision making can cause a reputational risk for the University and may result in lost opportunities for researchers students staff and partners.
Supervision Received The Strategic Partnerships Manager reports to the Director of Partnerships & Community Engagement and works closely the SBME Director and well as with other School leadership including the Director of Strategic Planning & Operations Director of the Undergraduate Programs the Director of the Graduate Programs and the Director of Research. Must be highly self-directed take initiative and work independently within policies and procedure. Supervision Given

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion
Post-graduate degree in molecular biology microbiology biochemical engineering biomedical engineering bioengineering or similar is considered an asset.
Advanced skills in synthesizing data into clear and concise visual assets (e.g. slides infographics white pages etc.)
Excellent analytical skills and ability to solve problems in a creative and efficient manner are essential.
Demonstrated experience in identifying and cultivating funded partnerships with academic and corporate organizations and research consortiums.
Significant experience in business development marketing strategic planning or management consulting with proven success in revenue generation.
Ability to travel to partners in the local ecosystem and to attend local and international conferences and events.