Job Responsibilities
In my current position I develop partnering opportunities between
ontario universities and biotechnology companies
-promote ontario internationally at conferences and trade shows.
-deal with internal policy
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Job Requirements
-university degree, masters, doctorate
-most people in office have fulfilled phd requirements, or are
working to phd goals. the others tend to have more than one BA
degree.
-must be able to communicate effectively, make concise
presentations, excellent writing skills
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Uppers
-occasional travel
-meeting internationally recognized scientist
-being at the forefront of genetic research
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Downers
-long hours (50+ week)
-hard to take vacation time (work goes year round with little
breaks)
-following strict protocol can be time consuming (ie: approval
process for new ideas)
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Lifestyle
-outlook for this particular job/field is good.
-always will have a need to promote ontario to encourage
investment
-important to be familiar with world issues (read newspaper daily)
-be informed on subject matter, ask questions when need
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Compensation
-compensation is average but offers an excellent pension plan
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Advice to Jobseekers
-outlook for this particular job/field is good.
-always will have a need to promote ontario to encourage
investment
-important to be familiar with world issues (read newspaper daily)
-be informed on subject matter, ask questions when need
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