Location: Toronto

Employment Type: Full-time Intern, May – January 2027 (Hybrid: 3 days/week min in-person), with the possibility of extension.

Salary Range: Paid ($26/hour)

Reports To: Manager, Fund Development and Grants; supporting Business Development & Philanthropy team.

Ontario Genomics invests in researchers and start-ups to drive industrial biotech commercialization through homegrown, cutting-edge solutions in food and agriculture, medicine, and cleantech. With more than 600 partnerships and $3.5 billion in investments, we’ve worked with governments, industry, and innovators for over 25 years to help get ideas out of the lab and into the real world. From a business development and philanthropy lens, we advance our mission by mobilizing capital and partnerships that deliver measurable social, environmental and economic impact, grounded in strong stewardship, collaboration, and collective well‑being.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Fund Development and Grants, within the Business Development and Philanthropy team, this role will support partnership development activities, market research, and the execution of Ontario Genomics’ grants and fund development strategy, with opportunities to contribute to initiatives with the Senior Director, Business Development & Philanthropy.

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify potential funding sources, industry partners, and emerging trends in the genomics and biotech sectors.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications, proposals, and pitch decks for government and private sector stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database to track leads and interactions.
• Support the planning and execution of engagement strategies for events, funding calls, and meetings.
• Provide general support for business development and outreach initiatives as needed.

As a member of an agile team, this role also includes other duties, as assigned, to support the overall function of our organization.

This is Great for You If:

• You are curious about the "business of science" and how research translates into commercial success.
• You enjoy strategic thinking and can synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• You have an interest in the biotechnology ecosystem, startups, and innovation policy.
• You are comfortable networking with diverse stakeholders.
• You have experience or interest in the innovation ecosystem, supporting startups, fundraising, grant writing, and/or strategic partnerships.
• Have an interest in, or previous exposure to, sectors within the bioeconomy, such as food and agriculture, cleantech, health, biotechnology, or environmental sciences.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• Currently enrolled in, or soon to be completing a degree in Business (Commerce/MBA), Life Sciences, Economics, STEM disciplines, or other fields relevant to the bioeconomy
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize market data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), design tools such as Canva, and experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting proposals and professional correspondence
• Previous experience in the preparation of compelling decks and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Interest in genomics, biotechnology, and/or scientific innovation
• High-level strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, matrixed and fast-paced environment
• Proven initiative, sound judgment, and discretion; able to advocate for improvements and bring forward opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to careers@ontariogenomics.ca with the subject line “Intern, Business Development”. Please feel free to include a portfolio if you would like. Due to volume, applications via LinkedIn will not be considered.

Deadline to apply: March 30, 2026

At Ontario Genomics, we embrace inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) principles and strive to incorporate these into our hiring practices. We are working to address research that shows women and other equity-deserving groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. We are committed to creating a more just, inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible organization. We welcome applicants from all genders, ages, ethnicities, races, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply. While everyone is considered, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted. Upon being contacted, accommodation requests can be made for any stage of the recruitment process.