Marc Gibson

COO @Quantum Valley Ideas Lab

Waterloo, ON, CA

As an entrepreneurial Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a robust foundation in advanced scientific research and development and business administration, I am dedicated to driving operational and administrative excellence at Ideas Lab. I lead a skilled team overseeing a broad spectrum of critical functions, including Environment, Health and Safety, and Security (EHSS); Procurement; Policies; Infrastructure; Facilities; HR; Legal; Compliance; Communications, and Administration.Currently pursuing an LLM in Business Law to complement my MBA, I offer a unique blend of legal acumen and business expertise in my role. I am adept at managing a comprehensive portfolio that includes Contracts and Grant Management. I have a proven track record of building key relationships with funders and successfully negotiating contracts with business partners and government entities, with values reaching up to $20 million working with partners including FedDev, MEDJCT, DRDC, NRC, DARPA and Mitacs.My strategic partnership with senior research staff and the Financial team defines my role, playing a pivotal part in financial planning, reporting, and enterprise risk management. Upholding a commitment to integrity, I actively contribute to budgeting processes and serve as Institutional Official for aspects of regulatory compliance.Attributes such as integrity, strong leadership, and effective communication define my approach. With a diverse skill set encompassing supervisory, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, I bring a forward-thinking vision for long-term goals. My hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations and representation of the institute at external functions underscore my commitment to excellence.

Edinburgh Napier University

MSc with Distinction, Drug Design and Biomedical Science

Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society

RAPS Regulatory Affairs Certificate

University of Waterloo

BSc Hons, Biochemistry (Biotechnology specialization)

University of Dundee

PhD, Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery

Wilfrid Laurier University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

York University - Osgoode Hall Law School

Master of Laws - LLM, Business Law