Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description 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: $129,649 - $179,649 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 UHN's 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 UHN's research mission.

The Director leads the development of scalable business models, operational systems, client engagement strategies, and innovation initiatives that strengthen UHN's 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.

- 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 translatingcomplex research capabilities into sustainable business models, partnerships, and operational solutions.

- Solid business acumen, including financial planning, operational optimization, and business development.

- Ability to lead through influence, manage comp

📌 Director of Operations, Research and Innovation Cores (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto