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. Non-UnionNumber of Vacancies : 1New or Replacement Position: Permanent Full-timeClosing Date: Position SummaryThe Program Development Lead will support grants, partnerships, and communications activities for Target 2035, an international open-science initiative. The Lead will contribute to proposal development, scientific communications, and organizational initiatives across an international network of researchers and collaborators. This role is ideal for a recent PhD graduate interested in transitioning from bench science and gaining experience in research development, partnerships, and outreach within an international open-science public-private partnership environment. Responsibilities may evolve over time based on organizational priorities, funding opportunities, and the candidate’s interests and experience, providing broad exposure to international research development and coordination activities. Contribute to the development, writing,



and coordination of grant and award applications in Canada and internationally Contribute to proposal development activities, including timelines, document collection, formatting, submission logistics, and reporting requirements Participate in funded trainee and research programs Contribute to the development of presentations, newsletters, reports, website content, and outreach materials Coordinate and participate in webinars, workshops, meetings, and public engagement activities PhD in a scientific discipline relevant to biomedical research, drug discovery, life sciences, chemistry anasset Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience in grant writing and scientific writing, required Strong interpersonal, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and international teams Excellent digital and technology skills are required, including experience using online collaboration and communication platforms such as SharePoint, Google Workspace, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Canva, and emerging LLM/AI-enabled tools to support coordination, communications, and research development activities Experience with grant development, scientific communications, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or research administration is an asset Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP A flexible work setting Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Program Development Lead (Winnipeg)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Winnipeg