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Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact . Job Purpose The Industry Partnerships Liaison plays a key role in the Office of Research and Innovation by helping move university research into practical, realworld use. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Research Security, Innovation and Partnerships, this role connects Trent researchers with industry, government, and community partners to support collaboration, commercialization, and economic impact. The Industry Partnerships Liaison develops and maintains a clear inventory of the universitys research expertise, facilities, and technologies, using this information to identify and advance promising intellectual property. The role supports the protection and licensing of research outputs, works with internal and external partners to establish strong agreements, and promotes a culture of innovation through outreach and engagement. As a primary point of contact for provincial, regional, and federal organizations, the Industry Partnerships Liaison ensures that Trents research remains globally competitive, legally protected, and seamlessly integrated into the evolving Canadian innovation economy. Key Activities Innovation Management and Commercialization Act as the key point of contact for researchers, staff and students for innovation and commercialization needs. Design and deliver a comprehensive ''IP 101'' workshop series for faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and students. Support researchers through the initial stages of the commercialization pipeline, including filing internal invention disclosures, conducting priorart search and preliminary market assessments and facilitate licensing negotiations or startup/spinoff formation. Execute technical and legal reviews of disclosures and patent claims. Manage the universitys intellectual property portfolio by evaluating the commercial viability of disclosures, coordinating with patent agents on filing strategies, and monitoring maintenance fees and domestic/international filing deadlines. Strategic Partnerships Development Proactively identify and vet potential industry partners whose R&D needs align with the expertise of Trent innovators. Facilitate the negotiation of industry-sponsored research agreements, ensuring clear terms regarding IP ownership, publication rights, and liability. Organize laboratory tours and ''industry days'' to showcase Trents specialized infrastructure to prospective corporate partners. Liaise with Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) to leverage IPON services, programs and supports. Program Management and Knowledge Dissemination Maintain accurate records to track the lifecycle of Invention Disclosures and patent filings. Perform ongoing stewardship with licensees and industry partners to facilitate the collection of postagreement commercialization data, royalty reports, and impact metrics. Develop highimpact content for the website, social media, and marketing collaterals including Technology Showcases and IP Success Stories to strategically promote the universitys innovation portfolio and joint initiatives with IPON. Develop and maintain a dynamic Innovation Ecosystem Asset Map of university research and infrastructure to drive a structured Commercialization Funnel that identifies, validates, and matches earlystage discoveries with industry partners. Education Required Bachelors Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience Experience/Qualifications Required Three (3) years of experience in a business development, innovation management and/or commercialization environment with a proven record of negotiation, risk mitigation, and dealflow. Demonstrated ability to draft, review and recommend intellectual property and commercialization agreements. Demonstrated ability to provide advice to faculty and staff administrators with regards to agreements, policy and approach. Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead, track, follow up and monitor project activities to ensure alignment with expectations and timelines. Excellent relationshipmanagement with stakeholders at all levels with a strong sense of judgement, tact and diplomacy. Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with influence and motivate crossfunctional team members. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills including ability to work with a broad range of internal and external information system tools and electronic processing systems including spreadsheets, databases and sponsorbased electronic systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr