Life Sciences Project Consultant

Job Summary

Working for the City means you are part of something big, something special! You will be part of a team of engaging, enthusiastic and dedicated people that are committed to collaborating with one another to deliver on our commitment to the residents, visitors and businesses of Mississauga.

Invest Mississauga is looking for an Life Sciences Project Consultant to  lead the development and execution of key projects that will advance the growth of the Life Sciences sector.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Investment and Sector Development, and as a key member of the Sector Development team, you will provide leadership and project oversight to help Invest Mississauga in developing and evaluating initiatives that drive the City’s objectives in the Life Sciences sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a vision, strategy, plans and action to transform and elevate Mississauga’s Life Sciences sector into a sustainable, innovative, and globally competitive force.
• Lead a comprehensive project to assess the current state of Mississauga’s Life Sciences ecosystem, including data gathering, stakeholder engagement, benchmarking, and analysis to inform future strategies, policies, and growth initiatives.
• Foster collaboration among industry and support organizations to strength connectivity and drive sector-wide development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups to advance Invest Mississauga’s strategic priorities.
• Provide confidential client services to help businesses overcome challenges, enhance productivity, support innovation, and scale operations within the Life Sciences sector.
• Consult with local and potential Life Sciences businesses on industry trends, competitiveness, workforce training, growth opportunities, regulatory and policy issues.
• Explore and develop partnerships to grow the Mississauga life sciences cluster including collaborations with academia, industry, and government partners.
• Design and deliver presentations on key life sciences sector issues, project findings, and opportunities for stakeholder groups including council, businesses, industry associations and other.
• Represent Invest Mississauga on intergovernmental, regional, and industry working groups, provincial forums, conferences, and sector-based committees.
• Monitor budget and recommend expenditures for new initiatives and project activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate participation at domestic and international trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote Mississauga’s life sciences sector to local, national, and international businesses and delegations and investors.
• Support the investment sales team in promoting Mississauga as a leading destination for  life sciences investment.
• Occasional evening and weekend work, as well as domestic and international travel may be required.

Skills and Qualifications

• University or College degree required; Relevant focus including Science, Engineering, Business preferred. A relevant graduate degree, or applicable combination of education and work would be considered an asset.
• Experience in the life sciences sector is considered an asset. (Pharmaceutical, Medical Technology, Healthcare, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, including the local business community, industry associations, and other partners.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, planning, and managing projects, including scoping, scheduling, resource coordination, and performance monitoring.
• Experience with vendor management, including coordinating external service providers, developing project requirements, ensuring quality standards, and managing contract deliverables.
• Familiar with government programs and resources that support workforce development, improve productivity, innovation, supply chains, and export readiness.
• Strategic thinker, integrator, and leader to take innovative ideas through to implementation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in self-organizing teams to achieve common goals.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects..
• Deep analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into verbal briefings, presentations and/or written reports. 
• Political acuity to work with elected officials at the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
• An understanding of how government works including Canadian provincial and federal governments.
• Competent use of common office and desktop tools including word processors, presentation software, spreadsheets, CRM, and an ability to quickly adopt new technology as required.
• Ability to travel within the City and provide own transportation.