The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes.

Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

The Business Development Manager leads and coordinates commercial CDMO business activities, including research, marketing, sales planning, prospecting, relationship building, quoting, and securing contracts, for the purpose of expanding revenue-generating opportunities and partnerships for Boreal Biomanufacturing’s cell and virus biotherapeutics manufacturing operations. Working closely with the management team and scientific subject matter experts, the Business Development manager will help to execute Boreal’s business growth strategy and unlock new partnerships through trusted networks, market insights, and senior-level engagement.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience)

- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemical/biomedical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant scientific and business development experience, preferably within biopharmaceutical, biomanufacturing, CDMO, or life sciences environments.




- Working knowledge of GMP-regulated environments, quality systems, and regulatory expectations relevant to biologics manufacturing.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate internal technical SMEs and external clients or partners.
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as Health Canada, FDA, or EMA requirements relevant to biologics manufacturing.
- Experience supporting grant-funded projects, research collaborations, or government-funded initiatives.
- Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and documentation practices in regulated manufacturing environments.
- In-depth understanding of the sales process from plan to close.
- Experience in proposal development process, business quotes, budgeting, and managing defined timelines.
- Contracting experience including MTAs, CDAs, and MSAs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to influence through a high degree of business acumen and successful position the company’s service offerings.
- Proven proficiency using enterprise CRM platforms to document client interactions, sales stages, and account histories.
- Strong existing network in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry.




- Willingness to travel (occasionally)

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working in GMP biologics manufacturing, cell and gene therapy, vaccine manufacturing, or advanced therapeutics environments.
- Advanced degree (M.Sc. or PhD) in life sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemical/biomedical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

This is a regular part-time contract

This is a New Position

Contact Info

Name: Eric Lee

Title: General Manager

Program: Boreal Biomanufacturing

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Address: 501 Smyth Rd

Email: [email protected]

Website: boreal-bio.com The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization.

The Ottawa Hospital Research

Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-prospect employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

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