Director, Strategy, Operations & Compliance

University of Toronto

Toronto, ON Full-time CA$137,645 - CA$160,585 / year

About the role The University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine is hiring a Director, Strategy, Operations and Compliance to lead strategic, operational, and programmatic work for the expanding Toronto High Containment Facility and associated Emerging Pathogens and Infectious Disease Consortium (EPIC) initiatives.

Working with the Vice Dean, Academic Directors, and institutional partners, the Director will oversee strategic planning, facility operations, regulatory compliance, financial management, and partnership development. The role will support the launch of expanded facility operations and the long-term sustainability of its programs.

Key responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and operational management for the facility and associated research programs.

Oversee regulatory compliance, including requirements for high-containment facilities.

Support infrastructure development, expansion, commissioning, and operations.

Develop strategic partnerships and team-oriented research initiatives across academia, hospitals, government, and industry.

Develop financial sustainability strategies and oversee budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, and reporting.

Manage staff, governance, policies, procedures, funding proposals, and progress reporting.

Coordinate communications and external engagement for research programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

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

At least 10 years of experience in strategic planning, operational management, and complex research programs or initiatives.

Knowledge of Canadian biological-agent and biocontainment regulations, including biosafety level 3 compliance.

Experience with high-containment facility operations, infrastructure projects, regulatory bodies, financial management, staff management, and research partnerships.

Strong research, analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Location:

St. George Campus, Toronto, Ontario Schedule:

Full-time Appointment:

Grant – Continuing Hiring zone:

$137,645–$160,585 per year Application deadline:

October 28, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET

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