McGill University
Medtech
SeniorEntrepreneurshipAdvisor
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“Senior Entrepreneurship Advisor at McGill University. Skills: Entrepreneurship, Medtech innovation, Commercialization, Mentoring. Assist in program development and promotion. Provide expertise on commercialization of ideas”
What You'll Achieve.
Accelerate startups in medtech and life sciences; Increase startups in medtech and life sciences
Industry & Context.
Authorized to work in Canada, Willing to work in Quebec
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years related experience, Minimum 8–10 years of experience in medtech, Proven track record of founding, scaling, or leading medtech startups, Experience in technology transfer from bench to bedside, Experience in regulatory pathways (FDA 510(k), CE marking, Health Canada), Knowledge of English at level 4
Nice to Have
Graduate degree in Engineering, Demonstrated ability to raise capital, Build strategic partnerships, Prior experience as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence, advisor, or mentor, Experience with intellectual property strategy and commercialization within university ecosystems, Experience with patent submissions and prosecution processes, Experience with SRED, Knowledge and experience with reimbursement
What You'll Do.
Assist in program development and promotion
Provide expertise on commercialization of ideas
Identify early-stage technologies and teams
Evaluate project submissions
Take part in selection process
Mentor teams via lean start-up methodology
Set up and track project development plan
Provide weekly mentoring meetings
Provide expertise on team composition
Provide expertise on project funding opportunities
Facilitate connections to support resources
Provide contacts and introductions to network partners
Collaborate with business incubators and accelerators
Assist with technology transfer
Assist with licensing
Assist with industrial partnerships
Provide educational workshops
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with other business incubators; Collaboration with accelerators; Collaboration with entrepreneurial support organizations; Collaboration with clinicians; Collaboration with MBA student interns; Collaboration with industry experts; Collaboration with investors
Communication Scope
Professional expertise; Investor communications
Process & Methodology
Project development plan
Full Job Description
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