Part time Scientific Project Manager
Job ID
24301
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Annualized Hiring Range
$85,455 - $117,500
*Compensation commensurate with experience
Dept/Program Name
Developmental & Stem Cell Biol
Target Openings
1
Work Type
Hybrid
Hours of Work
8.00
FTE
0.22
Contract Length
1-year contract (renewable)
Level of Police Check
Criminal & Judicial Record
Date Posted
2026-07-27
Deadline to Apply
2026-08-05
**About Sick

Kids**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick

Kids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

Sick

Kids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join Sick

Kids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_ .

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
**Position Description**
We are looking for a highly motivated Scientific Project Manager to help manage a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional project focused on developing current and more effective treatments for brain cancer.

This is a part time FTE position, roughly 8 hours per week.

Our research group studies brain cancer at its root, focusing on the subpopulations of tumour cells with stem cell potential, which are critical for driving disease growth and resistance to therapy.

The position involves the scientific management of a specific project within our larger research group focusing on IDH mutant gliomas.
**Here's What You'll Get To Do:**
Aid in planning workflow/study design as well as material and data flow between groups within a multi institutional consortium
Liaise with a variety of groups to gather,



analyze and report research findings internally and to funders
Collect and disseminate data within the consortium and aid in manuscript preparation as needed
Help identify any possible commercialization opportunities resulting from scientific research across the project
Attend larger group meetings and help disseminate information and research findings to consortium members
Attend any related (internal or external) scientific meetings
**Here's What You'll Need:**
A PhD in cell and systems biology with a focus on brain tumours/functional genomics
8+ years relevant experience plus additional postdoctoral experience preferred
Experience with commercialization initiatives and management of industry collaborations
Experience in the management and oversight of multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional academic collaborations
Demonstrated ability to disseminate results to a variety of stakeholders
Exceptional project management skills including preparation of scientific reporting, communication materials, and data presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multi-disciplinary group
Proven strong publication record
Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

Please provide current curriculum vitae as a single PDF including a publication list and names of two references.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Here's what you'll love**
A focus on employee wellness with our new

Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. (https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/about/strategy--performance/supporting-strategies/staff-health-well-being-strategy-2022-2025.pdf) Self-care helps us support others.
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on

Equity, Diversity,



and Inclusion (https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/about/strategy--performance/supporting-strategies/equity-diversity-inclusion-strategy-2022-2025.pdf) .

The opportunity to make an impact.

Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at Sick

Kids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

For more on why you'll love working at Sick

Kids,visit our careers site (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/) .
**Employment Type:** Temporary, Part-Time (1-year renewable contract), modified benefits
**Our Commitment to Diversity**
Sick

Kids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/about/edi/workplace-inclusion/)
**Accessibility & Accommodation**
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to ouraSKHR team ( [email protected] ) .

Sick

Kids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.

If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview.

Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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📌 Part time Scientific Project Manager (Toronto)
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