Coordinator Business Development - Research, Innovation & Discovey

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Business Development, the Business Development Coordinator is responsible for business development activities on behalf of Research and Innovation. The Coordinator will be supporting the development, and strategic and collaborative opportunities with partners from the private, public and research sectors. This role will interface with internal clinical departments to mobilize the launch of new services and demonstrate innovation thought leadership. Externally, the role will interface with the innovation ecosystem funders, private industry, academia, start-up companies, government departments, etc.   

Under the leadership of the Manager of Business Development, the Business Development Coordinator, will facilitate partnerships and collaborations, particularly with the private sector, that will result in increased resources to support research and innovation. The Business Development Coordinator will also support the Manager of B.D., Directors and R&I leadership team to ensure NS Health receives maximum benefit from the intellectual property generated by researchers The Business Development Coordinator will implement best practices in business development, including applying appropriate policies regarding research agreements and implementations.

The position requires a combination of an understanding of research opportunities and business acumen. The Business Development Coordinator must be able to successfully work with external relationships with industry and government, particularly those elements of government responsible for economic development. It also requires the ability to build partnerships between research groups and clinical service units, and between NS Health and its other academic partners.

The coordinator supports strategies and operational plans consistent with legislation, accountability frameworks and the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This position supports a provincially integrated process and contributes to the development strategies and business practices to support the effective, efficient, and sustainable delivery of services and programs.

 Specific Accountabilities:

• Commercialization, Technology Transfer & Research Group Development                                                    
• Industry Liaison           
• Strategic Planning, Special Projects & Business Operations   
• Communication and Stakeholder Relations   
• Financial Stewardship and Accountability

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 5-10 years professional experience in business administration, business management, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in strategic planning for research enterprises, particularly in public institutions.
• Proven track record in pursuit of partnership-building and investment attraction.
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and projects and with stakeholder liaison and management.
• Experience in the local health sciences research environment is a definite asset.
• Business planning and budget management experience.
• Experience in project management principles and implementation would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of policy impact and development.
• Knowledge of health care organizations and the health sector.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and interact with all clients in scope.
• High level of competence in both written and verbal communication.
• Experience working with diversity of staff and stakeholders, with knowledge of cultural competence, diversity and social inclusion.
• Sound knowledge of information systems and financial management.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly 
• August 2025 to August 2026, approximately 12 months with a possibility to extend

Compensation and Benefits

$38.36 - $47.95 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.