MedTech Volunteer Advisor (Volunteer)

MedTech Volunteer Advisor

Are you passionate about the intersection of technology and healthcare? Do you have experience in digital health or life sciences? Invest Ottawa is seeking volunteer mentors to guide early-stage MedTech startups as they build and scale their businesses.

As a MedTech Mentor, you will guide startups developing life sciences and digital health innovations that advance healthcare, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, telemedicine, wearable devices, and health data analytics. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or industry expert, your knowledge can help startups avoid common pitfalls and navigate the challenges of building a healthcare-focused business.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have previous or current experience in a leadership role (Founder, C-level, VP, Director) at a technology company, ideally in a digital health or life sciences company.
• Possess the ability to quickly assess challenges faced by MedTech startups and provide on-the-spot guidance and support.
• Have strong emotional intelligence with an ability to build trusting relationships, and strong communication skills (especially as a great listener).
• Have demonstrated experience as a leader, advisor, expert and/or mentor and can provide references and details of your experience in your profile.
• Are passionate about giving back to the Ottawa startup community and supporting the next generation of MedTech innovators.

Invest Ottawas Venture Path is designed to shorten the path to growth. We help todays entrepreneurs leverage the experience, expertise, and insights of business leaders who have been there and done that successfully launched and grown world-class technology enterprises.

About Mentorloop

Having the right support is critical to a founder or senior leader learning the ropes on their startup journey. Thats why Invest Ottawa launched Mentorloop, a volunteer advisor platform to connect startups with experts in the field.

Founders and leaders from startups can use an intuitive search function to browse our network of entrepreneurs, advisors, and experts to find their perfect match for the challenge they are facing or the specific guidance they are seeking.

Volunteer Advisors (referred to as Mentors on the platform) have the final say on the mentees they connect with. Unavailable for a period of time? No problem, you can set your profile to hidden for an unlimited amount of time.

Please note that this is an unpaid position, and these hours are not guaranteed (will depend on client demand each month). Due to the volume of applications, only candidates who have been selected will be contacted.

Were looking forward to hearing from you. The sign-up link for Invest Ottawa's Mentorloop platform is not public and invite only. You will be sent an official invitation to join the platform following your outreach.

At Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards, we know that diversity, equity, inclusion and creating an environment of belonging are critical success factors for globally competitive organizations and are required to drive sustainable wealth creation and prosperity across our region. We strive to create inclusive systems and cultures and infuse diversity into our programs, operations and governance. As an equal opportunity employer that doesnt simply accept difference but celebrates, support and thrives because of it, we invite all qualified candidates to apply, and especially encourage applications from those who identify as members of underrepresented groups.

We are committed to strengthening equity in our local entrepreneurial landscape and as such, we are strongly encouraging applications from qualified applicants from the following groups: women, Black, Indigenous and/or people of colour (BIPOC), people with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ .

Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards are determined to provide a barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact hr@investottawa.ca to request specialized accommodation. Do know, all information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

At Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards, we are focused on doing better and committed to leading by example because its whats best for us, our culture and our community.