Program Development Lead - University Health Network, Toronto

Position Overview

The Program Development Lead will support grants, partnerships, and communications activities for Target 2035, an international open-science initiative. The Lead will contribute to proposal development, scientific communications, and organizational initiatives across an international network of researchers and collaborators. This role is ideal for a recent PhD graduate interested in transitioning from bench science and gaining experience in research development, partnerships, and outreach within an international open-science public-private partnership environment.

Responsibilities may evolve over time based on organizational priorities, funding opportunities, and the candidate's interests and experience, providing broad exposure to international research development and coordination activities.

Key duties

• Contribute to the development, writing, and coordination of grant and award applications in Canada and internationally
• Contribute to proposal development activities, including timelines, document collection, formatting, submission logistics, and reporting requirements
• Contribute to the administration of existing grants, programs, and strategic initiatives, including post-award reporting, milestone tracking, and impact metrics
• Participate in funded trainee and research programs
• Contribute to the development of presentations, newsletters, reports, website content, and outreach materials
• Coordinate and participate in webinars, workshops, meetings, and public engagement activities

Who we're looking for

• At minimum, completion of a masters degree in a relevant discipline or recognized equivalent required
• PhD in a scientific discipline relevant to biomedical research, drug discovery, life sciences, chemistry an asset
• At minimum, six (6) years of practical and related experience required
• At minimum, five (5) years of relevant experience in health services research and knowledge translation, required
• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience in grant writing and scientific writing, required
• Successful track-record of publishing peer reviewed journal publications, and obtaining grants, required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with evolving needs
• Strong interpersonal, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and international teams
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful, with a strong can-do attitude and initiative
• Excellent digital and technology skills are required, including experience using online collaboration and communication platforms such as SharePoint, Google Workspace, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Canva, and emerging LLM/AI-enabled tools to support coordination, communications, and research development activities
• Experience with grant development, scientific communications, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or research administration is an asset

About the company

Join the University Health Network and work alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and researchers in the world. UHN is a government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks including multiple corporate discounts on travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, and more