Research Partnerships Officer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto’s Innovations & Partnerships Office is seeking a Research Partnerships Officer to support faculty and academic administrators in the development and negotiation of research funding, material transfer, service and IP agreements. Our leadership fosters an open, professional, goal‑oriented environment.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, settle terms with sponsors, establish sub‑grant agreements, and produce detailed analyses while applying policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years relevant experience in agreement and IP administration.
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Experience providing advice to faculty and staff administrators.
• Knowledge of agreement and IP laws required.
• Knowledge of research and financial policies and procedures, research and financial systems.
• Strong computer skills including ability to work with spreadsheets, databases and sponsor-based electronic systems.
• Attention to detail; strong analytical skills, risk assessment and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to act with tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele, strong sense of judgement in managing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Settling research agreement terms with sponsor and funding agencies
• Establishing sub‑grant agreements with research partner organizations
• Producing complex statistical information
• Preparing detailed analysis on complex risk assessments
• Interpreting and applying policies to independently determine if sponsor tems comply with applicable regulations

Skills

Agreement drafting

Negotiation

Advising faculty

IP law knowledge

Research policies

Financial policies

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Sponsor-based electronic systems

Job description

Research Partnerships Officer

Date Posted: 09/29/2026
Req ID: 50354
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Innovations & Partnerships Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00043860
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us:

The Vice‑President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possible so that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.

VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.

Your opportunity:

Based within the Innovations and Partnerships team, you will work closely with all areas to support faculty members and academic administrators in the development and negotiation of research funding, material transfer, service and intellectual property agreements. Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self‑motivation, accountability, team work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University goals. If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance


• Settling research agreement terms with sponsor and funding agencies


• Establishing sub‑grant agreements with research partner organizations


• Producing complex statistical information


• Preparing detailed analysis on complex risk assessments


• Interpreting and applying policies to independently determine if sponsor tems comply with applicable regulations

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.


• Minimum five years relevant experience in agreement and intellectual property administration


• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements


• Experience providing advice to faculty and staff administrators


• Knowledge of agreement and intellectual property laws required


• Knowledge of research and financial policies and procedures, research and financial systems


• Strong computer skills including ability to work with a broad range of internal and external information system tools and electronic processing systems including spreadsheets, databases and sponsor‑based electronic systems


• Attention to detail; strong analytical skills, risk assessment and problem solving skills


• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to act with tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele, strong sense of judgement in managing relationships

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in paralegal, legal clerical or contract law environment is highly valued

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate


• Diplomatic


• Organized


• Team player

Closing Date: 10/07/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term This is a TERM role ending May 2027.
Schedule: Full‑Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 14 -- $95,344 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $121,932. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
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.

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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