Director, Strategy, Operations & Compliance

University of Toronto; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 138 000 - 161 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, invites applications for a Director, Strategy, Operations and Compliance. Lead strategic planning, facility operations, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship to support the expanded Toronto High Containment Facility and EPIC initiatives.

Collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to deliver complex research programs. This role reports to the Vice Dean and drives governance, staff development, and cross-institutional

Qualificações

• PhD in molecular or cellular biology, infectious disease, immunology or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic planning, operational management and implementation of complex research programs or initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership to support the expanded mandate of the Toronto High Containment Facility and EPIC initiatives.
• Oversee strategic planning, facility operations, regulatory compliance, financial management and partnership development.
• Collaborate with Vice Dean, Academic Directors and institutional partners to drive launch and sustainability of programs.

Conhecimentos

Strategic planning

Operational management

Regulatory compliance

Financial management

Partnership development

Staff management

Governance & policies

Proposal coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Formação académica

PhD in molecular or cellular biology, infectious disease, immunology

10+ years of experience in strategic planning and program management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Your Opportunity:

The Office of the Vice Dean, Research, Innovation & Health Science Education oversees all research undertaken for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and coordinates with its counterparts at the affiliated hospital research institutes for clinical research. 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 environment
• 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 skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder interests and resolve competing priorities
• Excellent judgment, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters and making decisions on complex operational and strategic issues

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience in a senior administrative role within a university or similarly complex research organization

Closing Date: 10/28/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 6 -- Hiring Zone: $137,645 - $160,585 -- Broadband Salary Range: $137,645 - $229,410

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Divisional HR Office Email: [e-mail]

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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