Leader, Intellectual Property - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

National Research Council Canada
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Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.


Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.


We are looking for a Leader, Intellectual Property (IP) to support our National Programs and Business Services and International Innovation Office (NPBS IIO).

The Leader, IP would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.


We are looking for an Intellectual Property (IP) professional to lead the IP team within our National Programs and Business Services (NPBS) Branch.

NRC holds over 1950 patents and has the largest IP team in the Government of Canada. This is a unique opportunity to influence intellectual property strategy in a multi-faceted research organization.

The incumbent will be leading NRC's intellectual property activities, including:

  • Developing over-arching IP policies Overseeing NRC's patenting activities and associated decision-making process.
  • Managing technology licence agreements Optimizing IP processes.
  • Ensuring strong IP governance and reporting.
  • Advising research programs on intellectual property strategy.
  • Providing expert guidance to the NPBS IIO NRC executives, and researchers/research managers.
  • This position reports to the Director, Business Support Team.

Screening Criteria:


Education:

A university degree in law, business, or a related field.

A master's degree would be considered
an asset.

Holding a patent agent licence in good
standing will be considered
an asset.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency


Experience:


  • Significant and recent experience in managing a team and planning team activities and priorities.
  • Significant and recent experience in the management of intellectual property in a science or technology environment.
  • Significant and recent experience in overseeing a budget / financial forecasting and reporting.
  • Significant and recent experience in advising internal clients and senior management on intellectual property matters.
  • Significant practical experience in the negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements, and/or IPrelated provisions in collaboration agreements and research services agreements would also be considered an asset.
  • Significant is defined as 2 to 6 years
  • Recent is defined as within the last 5 years

Condition of Employment:

Secret (II)

A Secret clearance must be obtained within 12 months of employment.


Language Requirements:

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests


Assessment Criteria:


Technical Competencies:


  • Solid knowledge of policies and sound practices related to IP management, contract management, financial management, human resources management, and procurement management.
  • Knowledge of the NRC, its mandate and programs and awareness of the characteristics of scientific and/or technology research environments.
  • Solid knowledge of the IP protection processes in Canada, the United States, Europe and via the PCT.
  • Knowledge of the markets for inventions and the financial and technical constraints affecting their commercialization.
  • Ability to develop and implement IP strategies.
  • Ability to assess, manage and mitigate risk in a business environment.

Behavioural Competencies:



  • Management services

  • Client focus (Level 3)


  • Management services

  • Communication (Level 4)


  • Management services

  • Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)


  • Management services

  • Initiative (Level 3)


  • Management services

  • Results orientation (Level 3)


  • Management services

  • Selfknowing and selfdevelopment (Level 3)


  • Management services

  • Teamwork (Level 3)

Competency Profile(s):


Compensation:

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.


NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.


The NRC Advantage:


The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development.

We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.


We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world.

And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today


Notes:


  • Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
  • A prequalified list may be established f
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