Reporting directly to the Manager, IP and Technical Development, the IP and Technical Development Associate will be responsible for coordinating product development from concept through to launch, managing patents from idea to issue, and communicating these successes internally and externally. This role will involve direct contact with all departments throughout the company including R&D, Regulatory, Clinical, Operations, Marketing and Sales providing a fantastic opportunity to understand and gain experience of all elements of Research and Development business. The Associate will merge their scientific background with their business acumen to negotiate projects through complex technical development whilst also utilising their scientific abilities for research and reasoned argument to assist in management of the IP portfolio. The associate will also assist in communicating the achievements of the department and the company both internally and externally. 

Duties:

	Manage technical development process for new products.
	Coordinate and disseminate information
	Perform business, market, and scientific research.
	Perform patent searches
	Assist in compilation of new patent applications.
	Construct arguments for patent office action responses.
	Managing trade-mark portfolio
	Provide IP strategic evaluation and recommendation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

A PhD degree in Biological or Medical Sciences, or a MSc degree with 1-2 years of business experience.

	Analytical and solution oriented.
	Flexible and able to work with a dynamic team in a changing environment.
	Excellent organizational skills;
	Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
	Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
	Deadline and detail oriented;
	Strong proficiency in the English language - written and spoken;
	Strong written and verbal communication skills;
	Computer literate - Windows, and MS Office.

Reports to: Manager, IP & Technical Development

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Leader, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be providing financial and administrative assistance in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.

Responsibilities Include:

	Entering and filing invoices, credit/debit notes;
	Matching of documents;
	Respond to various inter-department queries;
	Cheque runs;
	Vendor statement reconciliations; and
	Other duties as required.

Requirements:

	Detail oriented and organized with strong data entry skills;
	Ability to meet deadlines consistently;
	Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills;
	Completion of high school and or college level certificate in accounting;
	Accounts payable experience; and
	Strong computer skills with experience in Excel.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com

This is a research position in product development.  A strong background and working experience in HPLC and other instrumentation techniques applied to organic and natural product chemistry is preferred. Experience working in a GLP/GMP environment would be an asset. The successful candidate must be able to communicate across disciplines and be able to handle several projects.  The ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experiment outcomes is necessary.  Excellent time management, organization and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities Include:

	Collaborate with supervisor to research the chemistry and identify appropriate methods in characterization and identification of potential product candidates.
	Experiment and qualify such methods in the lab.
	Study lab methods for monitoring stability of products.
	Implement new techniques/instruments/SOP in the lab when required.
	Upkeep techniques/instruments/methods and schedule sample testing as required by company projects/programs.
	Actively provide support to supervisor/colleagues in seeking solutions to problems.
	Participate in group meeting and present results if necessary.
	May be assigned supervisory or consulting duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

Master /Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Bachelor degree with extensive research experience and knowledge would also be considered.

Reports to: Senior Scientist

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com

This is an operational and technical supervisory position in quality control group. A strong scientific background in chemistry and/or biochemistry, working experience in natural products, coupled with high level quality control management experience is preferred. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and able to communicate and interact with production and quality assurance personnel (internal and CMOs) to ensure the production and product testing meet company’s quality requirement. The ability to analyze and trend data in order to recognize acceptability of results or method is necessary.  Excellent time management, organization and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities Include:

	Manage the QC of all products according to specifications set out in part numbers for product release.
	Review QC data critically and provide acceptability decision based on technical and scientific expertise.
	Maintain data trending, assay control, SOP and lab performance control.
	Review scientific data on analytical development methods from development group and organize method transfer.
	May take part in method validation in conjunction with method development group.
	Participates in group meetings.
	Works with minimal supervision on projects of moderate to complex scope.
	Provide training to new lab personnel in basic lab operation and/or assays.
	Write and revise SOP’s as needed.
	Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master or Ph.D Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical and Scientific Affairs, the Clinical and Scientific Affairs Associate execute CVT’s clinical program. The Associate assists with the preparation of submissions to regulatory bodies such as Health Canada. The Associate also assists contract negotiations. Furthermore, the Associate assists promotion of CVT science.

Responsibilities Include:

	Executing development of clinical trials.
	Providing guidance on contract negotiations.
	Liaising with internal and external coordinators to ensure studies are progressing smoothly and regulatory trouble-shoot to identify and avoid problems.
	Assisting/preparing manuscript submission for the results derived from studies.
	Attending scientific and health care professional conferences.
	Assisting management of scientific message communicated by CVT, ensuring in line with CVT vision and regulatory/legal restrictions.
	Assisting the regulatory team in preparation of scientific sections of regulatory submissions
	Preparing written materials to advance CVT profile/advocate CVT’s vision.
	Identifying and initiating relationships or follow-up on lead or interest, with influential third parties to advance CVT scientific profile or help advocate shared goals.
	Managing CVT’s collaborative external pre-clinical studies.
	Conducting pre-clinical studies as needed/appropriate.
	Identifying high quality researchers and initiating collaboration as needed/appropriate.
	Following-up on interest from potential collaborators and soliciting and evaluating research proposals.
	Assisting with scientific development of quality system as needed

Qualifications:

Ph.D./doctorate degree in life sciences.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Receivable Leader will serve as an important member of the accounting department.  This position will be responsible for leading the full cycle accounts receivable function.

Responsibilities Include:
CV Technologies is looking for a passionate, experienced professional to take on the following responsibilities:

	Reconciliation of customer accounts (eg, tradespend);
	Collection of trade receivables;
	Assist with month end duties;
	Communication with other departments as requested regarding customer accounts;
	Suggest improvements in processes to increase effectiveness of unit;
	Other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

	Ability to communicate and interact between multiple departments;
	Works well under pressure and can meet tight deadlines;
	Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills;
	Post Secondary Education in Accounting;
	Minimum 3 years of accounts receivable experience; and
	Strong computer skills with a good understanding of Excel.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com

The goal of the Director of Science and Industry Relations is aimed at maximizing CV Technologies Inc.’s exposure and awareness to targeted stakeholder groups. The position reports directly to the President and Chief Scientific Officer.

Responsibilities Include:
CV Technologies is looking for a passionate, experienced professional to take on the following responsibilities:

	Work with the President and Chief Scientific Officer, Public Relations, Scientific and Regulatory Affair departments to promote understanding and to enhance CV Technologies scientific vision and profile to targeted stakeholders in research, government, business and the community;
	Develop, plan, manage and coordinate innovative communication and educational programs and events to enhance community relations and share the vision of CV Technologies Inc.;
	Proactively identify and manage relationships with industry associations and key opinion leaders;
	Establish and maintain community and corporate partnerships to capitalize on shared areas of interest;
	Other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

	Demonstrated success in building and cultivating relationships;
	Industry experience in natural health products, pharmaceutical, health care, government or non profit is preferred;
	Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills;
	Ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels; and
	Agency and web experience is a plus; and
	Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com

As an important member of the communications department, the Manager, Media Relations will have responsibilities for public relations and issues management activities. This position reports directly to the VP, Communications.

Responsibilities Include:
CV Technologies is looking for a highly motivated, creative, disciplined and resourceful individual to take on the following responsibilities:

	Utilize your relationships with journalists (reporters) and displays a proven ability to successfully pitch story ideas to your contacts;
	Develop communication vehicles including, news releases, and other writing assignments as required;
	Regularly communicates with senior executive of the Company; and
	Other duties as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

	Self-starting problem solver with strong analytical and organizational skills comfortable with setting and measuring objectives;
	Strong research and writing skills;
	Works well under pressure and can meet tight deadlines;
	At least seven years experience with a degree in journalism, public relations, or a related field;
	Agency and web experience is a plus; and
	Proficiency in spoken/written French is an asset, but not necessary.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory Affairs, the Regulatory Affairs Associate assists with the preparation of submissions to regulatory bodies such as Health Canada. The Associate also assists with conducting appropriate regulatory review and approval of labeling and advertising activities.  Furthermore the Associate assists with ongoing regulatory and/or scientific affairs initiatives.

Responsibilities Include:

	Assists with the preparation, filing, and negotiation, of submissions to regulatory bodies for market or clinical research authorization.
	Provides inter-department regulatory guidance.
	Reviews and assists in messaging development of marketing materials to ensure regulatory compliance.
	Maintains controlled documents and databases.

Qualifications:

A Graduate level University degree in Biological or Medical Sciences with at least two years private sector and/or business experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

	Strong proficiency in the English language – written and spoken;
	Strong written and verbal communication and interpretive skills;
	Skilled at creative problem solving;
	Excellent organizational and documentation skills;
	Deadline and detail oriented;
	Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously;
	Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a challenging environment;
	Computer literate – Windows and MS Office.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com

Administrative Assistant to CFO

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Administrative Assistant to CFO provides administrative support to the CFO and the finance department, including Controller, Director Finance, Director Financial Reporting and Compliance Officer, with a high degree of confidentiality, as well, maintains schedules for CFO and follows up on project files.

Responsibilities Include:

	Representing the CFO in communicating with internal and external constituents (written and verbal).
	Coordinating travel plans, expense reports, and CFO purchasing and administrating the AMEX account.
	Managing calendar, scheduling meetings, and providing follow-up as required for projects.
	Assisting with the information preparation for the Board of Directors meetings including design and layout, business units’ commentaries, minutes and resolutions, charts and graphs, and all numeric data.
	Preparing corresponding PowerPoint presentations and proofing of documents.
	Communicating with Board members/their assistants regarding meeting agendas, travel, lodging and meeting facilities, Board compensation claims and expenses, catering, rental of equipment, etc.
	Correspondence.
	Acting as custodian of accounting finance policies, corporate documents and records for disclosure documents, M&A, divestitures, By-law, Minutes, Minute Book.
	Filing Administers Finance employee performance evaluations and position mandates.
	Processing credit applications and processing.
	Maintaining insurance files.
	Application/Documentation Follow-up
	Prioritizing and routing incoming mail. Locating and attaching appropriate files to correspondence for efficient response.
	Organizing and maintaining file system, and filing correspondence and other records - File Index.
	Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

High school plus one to two years of post-secondary training, including trades apprenticeships, with five to ten years experience.

Interested candidates should submit their applications to career@cvtechnologies.com