Business Development Assistant - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About Western:

About Us:

WORLDiscoveries strives to encourage and promote a culture of innovation at its partner institutions; and identify and facilitate the protection, development and timely transfer of research products and services for the use and benefit of the partner institutions, their members and society.

Responsibilities:

WORLDiscoveries is seeking a motivated and strong performer as a Business Development Assistant to support our portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities:

Explore commercialization of University technologies and identify potential industry partners and receptors
Assist in Technology Project Support and Evaluation, Market Assessment and Market Research, Developmental Risk and Competitive Environment
Identifies potential industry partners, companies and markets for projects
Performs technology literature research and competitive landscape analysis
Assists in project and technology marketing, developing marketing materials, and supporting documents
Assist the Business Development Team in daytoday activities
Assist in promoting innovation culture on campus

Qualifications:

Both Graduate students and Undergraduate students are invited to apply.

Other requirements:

Technical knowledge in Science related fields with some business understanding
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Selfmotivated and selfdisciplined with a "cando" attitude
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Familiar with database searching
Familiar with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Learning opportunities:

Exposure to technology commercialization, business development and innovation culture on campus
Working with business and science professionals

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.