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Director, Strategy, Operations & Compliance Date Posted:

10/19/2026 Req ID:

50610 Faculty/Division:

Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department:

Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortum Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Number:

00060161 Existing Vacancy:

Yes

Description:

Description:

About Us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

This includes grant proposal development, administering internal funding allocations, collecting and reporting on research productivity metrics, and managing core research facilities.

The Toronto High Containment Facility (THCF) has expanded its physical operations and level of service extensively since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the support of federal and provincial governments, new space and infrastructure will launch in 2027, including emerging Biobank and Viral Core platforms, to support a larger client base in infectious disease research. The facility is also a platform for delivering the Emerging Pathogens and Infectious Disease Consortium (EPIC) programming and commitments, which fosters collaboration, partnership, and integration of research and expertise across the University, affiliated hospital research institutes and industry partners.

As the Director, Strategy, Operations and Compliance, you will provide strategic, operational,



and programmatic leadership to support the expanded mandate of the Toronto High Containment Facility and its associated institutional initiatives, including EPIC. Working closely with the Vice Dean, Academic Directors, and institutional partners, you will oversee strategic planning, facility operations, regulatory compliance, financial management, and partnership development. Your leadership will contribute to the successful launch of the expanded facility, strengthen collaboration across the infectious disease research community, and support the long‑term sustainability of its programs.

Essential Qualifications

PhD in molecular or cellular biology, infectious disease, immunology, or an acceptable combination of education and experience

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in strategic planning, operational management, and implementation of complex research programs or initiatives within an academic, research, or healthcare workplace

Detailed knowledge of Canadian regulations governing biological agents and biocontainment laboratories, including regulatory and compliance requirements for biosafety level 3 facilities

Demonstrated experience liaising with government and institutional regulatory bodies to meet compliance and regulatory requirements for commissioning and decommissioning high containment facilities





Experience with the operations and maintenance of complex infrastructure and equipment supporting high-containment research facilities

Experience planning and implementing research infrastructure projects, including facility development, expansion, or upgrades

Demonstrated experience developing and managing strategic partnerships and collaborative research initiatives involving academic institutions, hospitals, government, and industry partners

Experience developing financial sustainability strategies for research facilities, including identifying external funding opportunities, revenue sources, and service growth opportunities

Demonstrated experience in financial management, including budget development and oversight, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and financial reporting

Demonstrated experience managing staff, including recruitment, performance management, staff development, and organizational planning

Experience supporting organizational governance and developing and implementing policies, procedures, and operational processes for research programs or facilities

Experience coordinating research and infrastructure funding proposals involving institutional and external research partners, reporting on progress to funding agencies

Demonstrated experience managing communications and external engagement activities for research programs or initiatives

Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to assess opportunities across scientific and technical disciplines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present clear recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders

Strong negotiation, diplomacy, and consensus‑building

📌 Director, Strategy, Operations (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
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