McGill University
Digital Health
SeniorEntrepreneurshipAdvisor
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“Senior Entrepreneurship Advisor at McGill University. Skills: Digital Health, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization. Assist in program development. Assist in program promotion”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase number of innovative startups
Industry & Context.
Lean start-up methodology
Authorized to work in Canada, Willing to work in Quebec
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8-10 years experience in healthcare technology, 8-10 years experience in telemedicine, 8-10 years experience in health data analytics, 8-10 years experience in related sectors, Proven track record of founding digital health startups, Proven track record of scaling digital health startups, Proven track record of leading digital health startups, Familiarity with clinical workflows, Familiarity with integration of digital solutions in healthcare delivery, Experience in regulatory pathways (Health Canada), Experience in regulatory pathways (FDA), Experience in regulatory pathways (EMA), Knowledge of English level 4
Nice to Have
Graduate degree in Health Informatics, Graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering, Graduate degree in Public Health, Graduate degree in Business Administration, Graduate degree in related discipline, Demonstrated ability to raise capital, Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships, Demonstrated ability to scale digital health solutions, Prior experience as Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Prior experience as advisor in academic setting, Prior experience as mentor in academic setting, Prior experience as advisor in incubator setting, Prior experience as mentor in incubator setting, Experience with intellectual property strategy, Experience with commercialization within university ecosystems
What You'll Do.
Assist in program development
Assist in program promotion
Meet with potential participants
Provide expertise on commercialization
Identify early-stage technologies
Identify early-stage teams
Evaluate project submissions
Take part in selection process
Mentor InnovSanté teams
Set up project development plan
Keep track of project development plan
Provide weekly mentoring meetings
Provide expertise on team composition
Provide expertise on links with stakeholders
Provide expertise on project funding opportunities
Facilitate connections to resources
Provide contacts to network partners
Provide introductions to network partners
Collaborate with business incubators
Collaborate with business accelerators
Collaborate with entrepreneurial support organizations
Assist with technology transfer
Assist with licensing
Assist with industrial partnerships
Provide educational workshops
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Steering Committee; Clinicians; MBA student interns; Program network partners; Industry experts; Investors; Business incubators; Business accelerators; Entrepreneurial support organizations; Dobson Centre; Centech; L’Esplanade
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project development plan
Full Job Description
**Please refer to the[How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)](https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf) job aid for instructions on how to apply.** **If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).** _**Senior Entrepreneurship Advisor - Digital Health**_ This is a one-year, part-time term position, with the possibility of renewal. **Salary****will be pro-rated according to hours worked**. The position is based in the McGill Engine Centre ([https://www.mcgill.ca/engine/),](https://www.mcgill.ca/engine/%29,) in collaboration with the Clinical Innovation Platform at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (CLIP - ). Responsibilities and activities align with those of an _Entrepreneur‑in‑Residence_ , mentoring program participants, evaluating project submissions, and providing professional expertise on the potential commercialization of their technologically-based ideas. The location of work will be evenly split between McGill and CLIP. **Position Summary:** McGill Engine in collaboration with the CLIP is launching the new “Health Innovations Catalyst” (“InnovSanté”) program, for multidisciplinary research teams from Quebec universities and their affiliated hospitals and research institutes interested in commercializing their research in the fields of: therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health, surgical tools, tools for drug discovery and development, and medical devices. We aim to accelerate and increase the number of innovative startups in the fields of medtech and life sciences in Quebec by creating a unique, tailored, and favorable ecosystem of all essential stakeholders. Senior Entrepreneurship Advisors will be selected from three different industry vert
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