McMaster University’s Marnix E. Heersink School of Biomedical Innovation & Entrepreneurship is seeking expressions of interest for the appointment of a new faculty Program Director for the Master of Biomedical Innovation (MBI) program for a five-year term starting July 1, 2026.
Launched in 2023, the MBI has quickly become a flagship graduate program that bridges technology development and its successful transfer into local, national, and international biomedical markets and supports McMaster University’s broader commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. The Program Director provides academic leadership for curriculum design, program delivery, and strategic direction. Key responsibilities include recruiting students, guiding academic planning and development, and strengthening connections between graduate education and the local innovation ecosystem to advance the university’s innovation mandate. The detailed description of the role can be found here.
The next Director will have a strong background in health sciences or in bioengineering, including a relevant graduate degree, along with a demonstrated interest in biomedical entrepreneurship, especially innovation driven by real healthcare needs, and a willingness to build networks with the innovation community.
Application process
Interested faculty candidates should submit a one-to-two-page expression of interest and their CV to Mallory Bond bondm46@mcmaster.ca. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2025 and the appointment will follow McMaster’s standard faculty appointment procedures.