TechAlliance empowers London and Southwestern Ontario’s technology sector. We prepare today’s entrepreneurs to launch new ventures, provide education and networking opportunities to accelerate business growth for small-to-medium enterprises, and serve our 150+ members as advocates for the region’s thriving technology, life sciences and advanced manufacturing companies.
 
We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Business Services team as a Life Science Analyst.  As a Business Analyst, you will be part of a team of 8 people working closely with entrepreneurs of start-up and early stage technology companies.
 
Reporting to the Manager, Measured Innovation and Business Services, you will work with other analysts and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence to support organic growth of companies in London and the surrounding communities.
 
 
Core Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to our clients with respect to developing business plans and their constituent components, such as business propositions, market analysis and strategies, competition analysis, operations, finances, etc.
• Provide business analysis to assist clients with development of a business model.
• Assist clients in developing specific tools to grow their business, such as cash flow projections, marketing plans, presentations/pitch decks, etc.
• Assist in identifying and accessing sources of funding/grants, including government programs and private sector investors, business plan competitions, etc.
• Provide ongoing support to the Manager, Measured Innovation and Business Services, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and other analysts and team members.
• Manage communication with active client base, and serve as the main point of contact between clients and the Business Services team.
• Assist with the recruitment of new clients by attending events and workshops in a business development capacity.
• Stay abreast of current developments in various technology industries. 
• Other responsibilities assigned as needed.

   
Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business
• 2 to 3 years of prior business experience within the life science industry preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• A good working knowledge of software programs and applications
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to provide guidance and direction
• Energy, enthusiasm, and confidence in ones abilities
• A technology background is a definite asset

 
Assets

• Knowledge and experience within the life science industry
• Knowledge and experience with patents, technology transfer and regulatory (FDA, Health Canada)
• Knowledge of Client Relationship Management (CRM) programs (i.e. SalesForce)
• Proven ability to assess business opportunities quickly and efficiently 

 

Please send your cover letter and resume by end of day Friday, May 8, 2015 to the attention of:
 
Deniz Temelli
Manager, Measured Innovation & Business Services
deniz.temelli@techalliance.ca
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.