SickKids IP&C is Now Hiring: Manager, Digital Innovation

Technology is rapidly transforming the way health care is delivered, from AI-powered diagnostic tools and digital therapeutics to data-driven platforms that improve patient outcomes. Recognizing this shift, IP&C is dedicating more resources to support digital health innovations at SickKids.

IP&C is now hiring a Manager, Digital Innovations. Applications close September 28, 2025.

As the Manager, Digital Innovations, you will work closely with clinical, research and SKAI teams at SickKids, in coordination with members of IP&C to identify novel opportunities across all SickKids research and clinical areas. This role will focus on advancing SickKids’ fast growing digital innovation portfolio including software, AI/ML tools, digital therapeutics, and health IT platforms through licensing, company creation, co-development, and strategic collaborations:

• Develop and execute commercialization strategies for digital innovations, including traditional licensing, open-source hybrid models, startups, and SaaS offerings.
• Lead the evaluation, intellectual property (IP) protection, startup company creation and licensing of digital innovations developed at SickKids.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage corporate alliances with industry partners, startups, and investors.
• Support faculty in building collaborations with external organizations to drive adoption of institutional digital technologies.
• Cultivate relationships that lead to licensing opportunities, collaborative R&D, sponsored research, or co-development partnerships.
• Manage a growing portfolio of digital assets, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and market trends.
• Conduct competitive landscape assessments and develop go-to-market strategies for digital health technologies.
• Work closely with researchers, clinicians, legal, finance, and external stakeholders to drive innovation to market.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to the strategic direction of the IP&C office.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to cultivate and promote an entrepreneurial and commercialization-oriented culture.