Research Innovation and Grants Manager (CEN)

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the operational executive for SHNRI’s innovation, commercialization, and external funding portfolios

• Translate VPRI-defined strategy into operating plans, governance structures, and performance frameworks.

• Establish and oversee end-to-end operating models for innovation intake, evaluation, funding, commercialization, and scale.

• Ensure tight integration with research operations, finance, legal, ethics, and hospital functions.

• Design, implement, and operate SHNRI’s intellectual property, commercialization, and partnership frameworks.

• Establish standardized policies, SOPs, templates, and deal pathways for IP protection, licensing, and spin-outs.

• Provide executive oversight of innovation risk, portfolio prioritization, and return-on-impact.

• Be responsible for SHNRI’s institutional grant and external funding infrastructure across pre-award, award, and post-award phases.

• Lead the support of large-scale, multi-researcher, platform, and institutional funding initiatives.

• Develop grant-readiness systems and decision frameworks.

• Oversee funder reporting, audits, compliance, and performance tracking.

• Co-own SHNRI’s financial operating model with the Research Operations Manager.

• Oversee costing frameworks, portfolio-level budgeting, sustainability modeling, and audit readiness.

• Prepare board-level dashboards, reports, and decision briefs

• Participate as a member of the senior institutional representative to funders, industry, and academic partners.

• Provide functional leadership and mentorship to staff and cross-functional teams.

• Drive continuous improvement and maturity of SHNRI’s innovation and funding ecosystem

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in the following: Business, Finance, Science or Health field based

• Master degree in: Health sciences or business or experience in public policy, innovation, or related field, or equivalent senior operational experience

• Experience in biotechnology, healthcare industry, academic health sciences, innovation or research ecosystems.

• Deep knowledge of research funding, innovation systems, and commercialization pathways.

• Demonstrated experience building and running operating systems

• Proved experience in managing enterprise-level complexity requiring integration of strategy, operations, finance, governance, and partnerships, with decisions carrying institution-wide implications.

• Superb experience in prioritization, investment decisions, operating model design, and risk mitigation, and able to advise on strategic trade-offs.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the capacity to effectively communicate complex information

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

• Advanced Project management and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills

• Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively

• Proficient in managing multiple, often competing priorities.

• Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills

• Intermediate knowledge on program/faculty development and faculty appointments

• Strong knowledge in IP Law and Commercialization Processes

• Knowledgeable in regulatory requirements in Canada and US

• Knowledgeable in Business Innovation practices

• Intermediate knowledge in Research Finance

• Intermediate experience in Business Marketing

• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess organizational goals

Nice to have:

• Certifications in the following: Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2), Health Canada Division 5 or ICH-GCP

Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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