Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World .

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Associate to support the development, licensing and commercialization of medical device innovations. The portfolio includes but is not limited to, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health tools, surgical and interventional tools, therapeutic delivery systems and biomechanical technologies. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in engineering and a keen interest in translating medical technologies into market-ready solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with senior business development (BD) staff, researchers, and external partners to identify, evaluate, and advance licensing opportunities for medical devices.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Assess medical device innovations for technical performance, unmet clinical needs and commercial potential.
• Lead invention disclosure review and assessment processes.
• Refine development and de-risking approaches for individual technologies.
• Support intellectual property (IP) protection efforts and contribute to developing licensing, start-up formation and industry partnership strategies.
• Help prepare marketing materials and due diligence packages for potential partners.
• Conduct preliminary market research, competitive analysis and valuation.
• Help prepare pitch decks, business cases and grant applications with a focus on commercialization.
• Maintain records in tech transfer database and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with legal and IP teams to support agreement drafting and negotiation.
• Track and manage marketing, licensing activities and related documentation.
• Liaise with inventors, researchers, clinicians, and engineers to gather technical and commercial insights and data.
• Support outreach to industry partners and maintain CRM records.
• Participate in meetings with industry partners, investors and collaborators.
• Participate in innovation workshops, seminars and networking events.
• Work with finance, legal, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with institutional policies.
• Collaborate with senior BD staff to support strategic initiatives and reporting.
• Attend and contribute to weekly IP&C team meetings.

Essential Requirements Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field is required
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in technology commercialization, product development, licensing, consulting or start-up environments (internships and co-op placements considered).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare technologies.
• Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Preferred Requirements

• MSc or PhD or MBA
• Familiarity with medical device development and regulatory pathways.
• Exposure to IP management and licensing processes.
• Exposure to clinical validation or user-centered design.
• Experience with pediatric or hospital-based technologies.

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment type

• 35 hrs/week
• Full-time Permanent
• Hybrid

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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