Director of Operations, Research and Innovation Cores

Union: Non Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Research
Reports to: Executive Director Theranostics and Core Facilities
Salary Range: $129649 - $179649
Hours: 37.5 per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: October 2. 2026

Position Summary

The Director Operations Research & Innovation Cores provides strategic and operational leadership for UHNs portfolio of research and innovation core facilities serving internal investigators and external partners across industry academia and healthcare. This role sits at the intersection of business development operations and innovation driving revenue-generating activities optimizing service delivery and advancing UHNs research mission.

The Director leads the development of scalable business models operational systems client engagement strategies and innovation initiatives that strengthen UHNs research enterprise and global competitiveness. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate complexity align diverse stakeholders and translate ambitious strategic objectives into practical sustainable solutions.

The ideal candidate enjoys building systems solving organizational challenges leading through influence and creating structure in dynamic and evolving environments.

In one sentence: A strategically-minded system-building operator who thrives in ambiguity orchestrates complex stakeholders and translates high-level research strategy into structured scalable execution.

Duties:

• Lead the strategic and operational direction of UHN Research & Innovation Cores ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long-term sustainability. Job Posting Word
• Oversee business operations across the core facilities portfolio including service delivery client experience process optimization and operational performance.
• Develop scalable operational models workflows and systems that support growth efficiency and consistency across diverse scientific and business units.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans measurable objectives and sustainable business practices.
• Lead business development initiatives including market expansion partnership development service positioning and diversification of revenue streams.
• Oversee innovation initiatives that improve operational effectiveness resource utilization and organizational scalability.
• Lead financial and operational planning including budgeting forecasting performance monitoring and resource allocation.
• Provide leadership on contracts and business agreements ensuring alignment with institutional policies risk management requirements and organizational objectives.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team spanning operations business development finance marketing and innovation.
• Collaborate with scientific leaders institutional stakeholders and external partners to advance the impact sustainability and competitiveness of UHN Research & Innovation Cores.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a Bachelor Degree; or recognized equivalent 
• Strong strategic analytical and systems-thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to create structure alignment and momentum in complex fast-moving environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across scientific clinical academic and corporate environments.
• Proven track record translating complex research capabilities into sustainable business models partnerships and operational solutions.
• Strong business acumen including financial planning operational optimization and business development.
• Ability to lead through influence manage competing priorities and drive organizational change.
• Knowledge of healthcare/research systems funding environments and commercialization pathways is an asset.
• Background in science and/or contract legal or regulatory environments is considered a strong asset.

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 access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs 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. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time