Alberta Innovates is seeking a Business Partner accountable for supporting health investments managed by the Research Portfolio. This position is based in our Edmonton location.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in health sciences, economics, or commerce is required. Master’s degree in a health sciences, economics, or commerce preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 2-5 years of experience in a research and innovation administration environment
• Knowledge and experience in translating or commercializing health technologies (preferable)
• Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders to support the development and delivery of initiatives.
• Experience with program management.
• Knowledge and experience with working with post-secondary institutions, health system, and government structures
• Broad knowledge of the health and innovation environment in Alberta.
• Demonstratable knowledge with regards to emerging health issues, trends, emerging technologies, and their application across the health continuum from prevention, diagnosis, intervention.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong program management skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement, relationship management and development; ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization and externally.
• Planning and priority management skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong critical evaluation skills
• Ability to manage resources and time effectively.
• Ability to manage and respond to change and work in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills to convey concepts and information.
• Teamwork and collaborative skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders.
• Adaptable and able to meet and exceed deadlines.
• Creativity

• Contributes to the management of program investments and all activities related to the lifecycle of investments. This includes monitoring and evaluating project investments in the Research portfolio, program design and implementation.
• Contributes to portfolio and program evaluations, operationalizing reporting tools, and developing strategies for improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, industry colleagues and government representatives towards achieving impact.
• Stay abreast of industry and competitive trends, emerging technologies, major macro- and micro-economic forces.
• Proactively identify and evaluate opportunities for business growth and innovation within the health sector