Klick

life sciences

Director,BusinessAffairs

CA$110–130k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Director, Business Affairs at Klick. Skills: talent negotiations, contracts, rights management, licensing. Lead talent negotiations and contract execution for SAG-AFTRA, ACTRA, and non-union talent across broadcast and integrated production projects.. Oversee rights and licensing for content, including music, video, and image assets, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.”

Industry & Context.

life sciences
Problems you'll solve

problem solver; solutions-oriented mindset

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years managing talent, contracts, and licensing within an agency or broadcast production environment, including global vendor agreements and compliance., 6+ years in 360 production with hands-on experience in broadcast workflows, union (SAG-AFTRA/ACTRA) requirements, and talent negotiations., 4–6 years leading teams or functions, including training, performance management, and overseeing contract processes or business affairs operations., Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating contracts, releases, and licensing agreements with measurable scope (e. g. , multi-market or high-value productions)., Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, PowerPoint, and Google Suite, with evidence of building templates, trackers, or scalable processes.

Nice to Have

Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI as a regular part of how work gets done., Experience working with life sciences or pharmaceutical clients within regulated environments and compliance frameworks., Experience working internationally or managing cross-border productions, including global talent and vendor coordination., Background working with casting agencies, talent unions, or talent representation firms with demonstrated negotiation outcomes., Experience developing or teaching business affairs, production, or contract best practices within an agency setting., Comfort operating in dynamic, evolving environments where processes may be fluid and require sound judgment over strict adherence, Ability to navigate complex personalities and build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders, Creative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think beyond traditional approaches

What You'll Do.

Lead talent negotiations and contract execution for SAG-AFTRA

and non-union talent across broadcast and integrated production projects.

Oversee rights and licensing for content

ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Partner with Producers of varying levels

and Finance to structure vendor agreements

and payment processes.

Develop and manage contract templates

business affairs processes

and documentation using tools like Excel

and agency relationships while supporting casting

broadcast trafficking

and network clearance activities.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partners closely with Producers, Creative, Legal, and Finance; Partner with Producers of varying levels, Legal, and Finance; build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders

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