Position Number: 50001591 / P2877A
Department: Office of Research
Grade: GR13
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $82,945.38 - $99,081.83 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU


Posting deadline: April 17, 2023


Recognized as Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal\xe2\x80\x99s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society\xe2\x80\x99s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.


SCOPE
Reporting to the Director, Research Agreements and Intellectual Property (RAIP), the incumbent supports the Director in the overall coordination of the RAIP team. They support and encourage the identification and disclosure of Intellectual Property stemming from research activities at Concordia, ensure a timely management of all Intellectual Property processes and procedures; lead the development, review and negotiation of all types of research agreements; inform the Director of emergent issues related to Concordia\xe2\x80\x99s Intellectual Property portfolio and research agreements and make recommendations as appropriate. The incumbent monitors and follows up on the progress of work governed by research agreements, coordinates efforts of internal and external collaborators and third-party commercialization agents, and facilitates compliance with contractual terms.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all procedures necessary to protect and/or promote Concordia Intellectual Property within existing framework; ensure compliance with external policies and third-party obligations.
• Collaborate with external commercialization partners and monitor progress of Intellectual Property files assigned to external agents for protection and commercialization; implement actions required to ensure timelines are respected. Identify third party interest and market Concordia developed Intellectual Property as appropriate.
• Negotiate, draft and review research agreements with third party industry/government sponsors. In consultation with the Director, assess appropriateness of the terms and conditions of research agreements with particular focus on: ensuring academic freedom; limiting University\xe2\x80\x99s exposure to risk in such relationships; assessing and promoting compliance with University, government and third party research policies and procedures with particular focus on: overhead rates, human research ethics, animal care, bio-safety, and controlled goods regulations.
• Provide support, guidance, and advice to the RAIP team including problem-solving and intervening on matters in support of the Director.
• Effectively communicate with faculty members, external research partners, and other related internal units, such as Research Funds and Finance, to resolve emergent issues related to the conduct of work governed by research agreements and facilitate compliance with contractual terms.
• Develop faculty outreach and education initiatives aimed at sensitizing researchers to sponsored contract research framework and policies, and Intellectual Property management practices and processes.
• Keep current with faculty research developments and activities at Concordia in order to facilitate the identification and disclosure of Intellectual Property. Assist with all procedures necessary to protect and/or promote Concordia Intellectual Property and manage responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
• Assist Director in developing and implementing strategies to optimize disclosures of invention.
• Other duties in support of the Office of Research.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a field relevant to the primary responsibilities and four to seven years of pertinent work experience.
• Legal background, desirable.
• Knowledge of industry research funding environment, government research programs and technology transfer strategies and practices.
• Very good knowledge (level 5) spoken and written English and good knowledge (level 4) of spoken and written French.
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated pro-active attitude and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-service oriented.

Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.


Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.


IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien\xe2\x80\x99keh\xc3\xa1:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohti\xc3\xa0:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.

Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, hr-employment@concordia.ca

Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants\xe2\x80\x99 status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.