Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union

New or Replacement: New

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site: OPG

Department: Strategic Research Initiatives Development (STRIDE) Team

Reports to: Manager, Strategic Research Partnerships

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $84,006 to $105,004 annually

Status: Permanent Full-time

Shifts: Days

Closing Date: April 10, 2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Research Partnerships, the Strategic Research Partnerships Specialist will support the development of business and innovation cases for targeted research initiatives. This individual will contribute to developing viable economic and business models for new partnered-research initiatives at UHN; translate insights, opportunities and business objectives for targeted research initiatives into strategies and actionable plans; and conduct overall project risk analyses for these new initiatives, outlining major potential barriers and proposed strategies to mitigate them. The Specialist, Strategic Partnerships will work alongside other team members and stakeholders to build a strong multi-sector research network with critical internal and external partners to facilitate the alignment and integration of emerging ideas, and to catalyze new research initiatives.

Duties

• Lead the assessment and development of new research initiatives by evaluating business viability, building economic models, shaping funding strategies, and supporting the creation of budgets, pitch materials, and governance structures.
• Drive the development of comprehensive business plans for strategic research growth by analyzing program performance, forecasting trends, generating insights, and translating opportunities into actionable strategies.
• Conduct in‑depth market, environmental, and economic analyses to inform decision‑making, articulate the value and impact of research initiatives, and ensure alignment with emerging trends and institutional priorities.
• Support contract and agreement negotiations by collaborating with internal teams and partners to address key elements such as intellectual property, publication rights, liabilities, and other critical terms.
• Cultivate strong relationships across UHN and with external partners, enabling alignment of research activities, integration of emerging ideas, and the development of high‑impact collaborations.
• Connect stakeholders across disciplines and sectors to initiate and strengthen strategic research partnerships, proactively monitoring partnership health and resolving emerging issues.
• Serve as a central hub of institutional knowledge by mapping relationships, understanding ongoing research activities, and catalyzing the formation of new initiatives and collaborative opportunities.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a master’s degree in Business and/or Science or recognized equivalent. MBA an asset but not absolutely required.
• At minimum, over 1 year up to and including 2 years practical and related experience and/or 2 years on-the-job training required.
• Strong business and financial acumen required.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication (oral and written) skills are essential.
• Experience working in a hospital/research environment required.
• Experience working in a business or science related industry required.
• Experience in negotiating, drafting and reviewing business documents required.
• Experience in economic modelling required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated work experience at a management level required.
  
  
  

Additional Information

Why Join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  
  
  

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.