Job Description

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Title

Business Development Analyst

Job ID

70573

Location

McMaster Innovation Park (MIP)

Open Date

07/16/2025

Job Type

Short Term Employee

Close Date

07/23/2025

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

MILO

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 8

Salary Range

$28.90 - $43.51 (hourly)

Contract Duration

7 Months

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

JD#00381

Schedule

Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)

8:30am-4:30pm

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific field. Master's degree in Business Administration or related field.

Career Level

Requires 1 year of relevant experience.

Unit/Project Description:

McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO), a unit within the Office of the Vice-President, Research at McMaster University, supports faculty in the commercialization of their research.

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting the University Research and Technology transfer activities and supports the development of collaborative relationships between the University, public, and private sector. Requires knowledge of business fundamentals and a scientific field.

Purpose and Key Functions:

Meet with faculty, staff, researchers, and students to discuss their research and inventions with commercial potential and legal protection issues related to created intellectual property. Evaluate new disclosures by searching scientific literature and world patent databases for commercial potential. Develop materials to support funding opportunities, including but not limited to, commercialization sections in grant applications. Create due diligence reports by comparing the features of new technology with the claims of patents that might be related. Gather and compile information required to create marketing materials and develop business plans. Conduct market research and prepare reports on the commercial potential and application of new technology. Create and deliver presentations on a variety of topics, including but not limited to, intellectual property and emerging technologies. Provide recommendations on patent and commercialization strategies. Coordinate and facilitate meetings between various parties interested in a specific technology. Participate in and coordinate promotional events. Update and maintain database information. Attend and participate in department meetings. Respond to inquiries from internal and external colleagues and collaborators.

Supervision:

No formal supervision of others is required. Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific field. Master's degree in Business Administration or related field. Requires 1 year of relevant experience.

Additional Information

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The Business Development Analyst will support the delivery of MILO's IPON funded project ending March 31, 2026. This role will continue to support the commercialization objectives under the initial project plan.

Anticipated Start Date: September 2, 2025

Location: McMaster Innovation Park

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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