# Manager, Technology and Venture Development at BioTalent… > Manager, Technology and Venture Development at BioTalent Canada in Toronto, Canada. Category: Operations Jobs. View full job details and apply now on… Manager, Technology and Venture Development # Manager, Technology and Venture Development BioTalent Canada ## Job Description We are seeking a high-performing, analytically, entrepreneurial and commercially minded individual. The Manager, Technology & Venture Development role is ideal for someone who can critically assess early-stage technologies, identify what is required to transform an academic innovation into a viable company, and work hands-on with founders and researchers to build venture-backable businesses. As part of the role, the Manager will also serve as TIAP’s primary day-to-day lead for the UTEST program, working closely with the University of Toronto team to identify, evaluate, create and advance high-potential ventures. ### Key Responsibilities In collaboration with other members of the TIAP team, the Manager, Technology & Venture Development shall lead and drive the following: ### 1. UTEST Program Leadership & University of Toronto Partnership - – Serve as TIAP’s primary day-to-day lead and point of contact for UTEST, working directly with the University of Toronto UTEST team - – Co‑lead diligence and evaluation of UTEST investment opportunities - – Work with U of T and founders to identify commercialization priorities, development milestones, financing needs and connections to relevant advisors, customers, investors and strategic partners - – Work with U of T to ensure smooth delivery of UTEST programming, communications and reporting - – Maintain strong visibility across the UTEST portfolio, proactively identify issues and opportunities, and ensure timely communication between TIAP and U of T - – Coordinate TIAP input into UTEST venture selection, portfolio reviews, investment decisions, governance, reporting and follow‑up activities - – Contribute to the continued evolution of UTEST strategy, programming and venture‑support activities, and represent TIAP at relevant UTEST events and meetings ### 2. MedTech & Digital Health Investment Diligence and Opportunity Assessment - – Evaluate early-stage medical device and digital health innovations for technical feasibility, clinical relevance, unmet need, differentiation and commercial potential - – Assess product‑development pathways, including prototype maturity, verification and validation requirements, clinical evidence needs and key value‑inflection milestones - – Evaluate regulatory strategy and risk, including relevant Health Canada, FDA and software‑as‑a‑medical‑device pathways, where applicable - – Assess reimbursement, health‑system adoption, workflow integration, procurement and market‑access - – Develop investment theses, commercial strategies, risk assessments and go/no‑go recommendations - – Build financial models and assess capital requirements, financing strategy, and return potential - – Evaluate digital‑health‑specific considerations such as data strategy, privacy, cybersecurity, interoperability and AI/ML validation, where relevant - – Translate complex technical and clinical concepts into clear commercial and investment narratives ### 3. Venture Creation & Company Building - – Take a hands‑on approach to transforming promising academic innovations into investable companies - – Work with founders, researchers and institutional partners to shape the end‑to‑end company creation strategy, including product definition, market entry, team formation, IP/licensing, and early financing - – Help design appropriate founder and employee equity structures, capitalization plans, governance approaches and financing strategies for new ventures - – Develop business plans, pitch decks, investor narratives and milestone‑based value‑creation plans - – Coach founders on company‑building priorities, investor readiness, operating discipline and the transition from academic project to venture‑backed operating company ### 4. Relationship Development & Ecosystem Engagement - – Develop strong relationships with principal investigators, founders, clinicians and institutional commercialization teams - – Build relationships with medtech and digital health investors, strategics, health‑system partners, accelerators and subject‑matter experts - – Represent TIAP and its portfolio at industry, investor and ecosystem meetings ### Educational and Technical Requirements - – Post‑graduate degree or equivalent technical training in biomedical engineering, engineering, life sciences, computer science, health informatics or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred - – MBA or other relevant business education, training or demonstrated commercial experience is an asset - – Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in medtech, digital health, venture investing, technology commercialization, product development, entrepreneurship or company creation - – Demonstrated experience evaluating or advancing medical‑device and/or digital‑health products from early development toward clinical and commercial milestones - – Working knowledge of medical‑device and digital‑health regulatory pathways, clinical validation, reimbursement/market access and health‑system adoption - – Strong project‑management, analytical, financial‑analysis and modeling skills - – Demonstrated experience advancing academic innovations toward commercialization, preferably including hands‑on involvement in the formation, launch or early development of new venture - – Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills - – Strong relationship‑management skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders - – Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias toward action, resourcefulness, and practical problem‑solving - – Sound judgment and comfort making recommendations with incomplete information - – Proven ability to deal with confidential material and sensitive issues with discretion - – Ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects with a high degree of ownership and accountability - – Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team - – Ability to thrive in a challenging, entrepreneurial and fluid work environment - – Ability to work in a hybrid (virtual and in‑person) work schedule in Toronto ### Commitment to Inclusion TIAP is committed to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process. Posted October 4, 2026 ## Related Jobs Automotive Mechanic Drake International Inc Full Time Technical Maintenance Manager Fresenius Kabi Canada Manager Senior Consultant, Business Systems Analysis CIBC Senior Consultant SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISOR - Alberta Sun Life Full Time Senior Payroll Specialist - 3 days of remote work Fed Finance Senior Remote Vice President, Accounting goeasy VSA- Cleaners Tandem Trans Solutions Inc. Full Time Cleaner Cape Smokey Holdings Full Time ## Related Searches