Opportunity – McMaster Innovation Park (First Longwood Innovation Trust) – Board Director

McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) is a premier research and innovation park supporting startups, business, research and offering collaborative space to transform ideas from vision to commercial reality. Our mission is to help companies grow. MIP acts as a bridge between academia and industry by supporting researchers with commercial aspirations and enabling students and entrepreneurs to develop their ideas in our incubator and accelerator programs, while also connecting industry with the technical prowess of McMaster University and other academic institutions.

MIP is seeking exceptional individuals with industry or academic leadership experience to join the Board of Directors of this fascinating and exciting organization. Those with relevant experience in areas such as life sciences, advanced materials and manufacturing, information communication technology, knowledge of academic environment, the commercialization of research, development of research infrastructure, technology investment or broader investment (VC, angel) combined with financial (including CPAs) or legal background, international exposure and large business expertise are encouraged to apply. Prior board experience and understanding of leading governance principles and practices gained as a senior executive and/or Board member is highly desirable. Candidates meeting these qualifications who also bring additional diversity to the Board are also of interest.

The Board provides independent, strategic oversight and stewardship to the organization, ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of the organization, assessing, mitigating and managing risk, and setting the organization’s strategy. Directors serve a three-year term with eligibility for reappointment for up to an additional three years. The Board meets bi-monthly virtually. Board members are required to serve on at least one Committee of the Board. These positions are voluntary in nature.

How to Apply?

• Applications for the Board must include a CV and letter including a description of relevant experience and expertise, as well as the reasons you are interested in joining the MIP Board
• Please send applications to [email protected].

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.