Program Development Lead

University Health Network

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About The Position

The Program Development Lead supports grants, partnerships, and communications activities for Target 2035, an international open-science initiative. The role contributes to proposal development, scientific communications, and organizational initiatives across an international network of researchers and collaborators. It is suited to 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 based on organizational priorities, funding opportunities, and the candidate’s interests and experience, offering broad exposure to international research development and coordination activities.

Requirements

• At minimum, a master’s degree in a relevant discipline or recognized equivalent.
• At least six years of practical and related experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in health services research and knowledge translation.
• Two to four years of experience in grant writing and scientific writing.
• A successful track record of publishing peer-reviewed journal publications and obtaining grants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with evolving needs.
• Strong interpersonal, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful, with initiative and a strong can-do attitude.
• Excellent digital and technology skills, including experience with online collaboration and communication platforms such as SharePoint, Google Workspace, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Canva, and emerging LLM/AI-enabled tools.

Nice To Haves

• A PhD in a scientific discipline relevant to biomedical research, drug discovery, life sciences, or chemistry.
• Experience with grant development, scientific communications, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, or research administration.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute to administration of existing grants, programs, and strategic initiatives, including post-award reporting, milestone tracking, and impact metrics.
• Participate in funded trainee and research programs.
• Contribute to presentations, newsletters, reports, website content, and outreach materials.
• Coordinate and participate in webinars, workshops, meetings, and public engagement activities.

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages.
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service.
• A flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.
• Corporate discounts, including travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, and auto insurance.
• On-site gyms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level