Principal, Business Development and Commercialization, UHN Research Institute

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Principal, Business Development and Commercialization, UHN Research Institute

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: MaRS
Department: Commercialization
Reports to: Head, Business Development and Commercialization UHN Research Institute
Salary Range: $115,730 to $165,730 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: February 27, 2026

About UHN Research Institute

The UHN Research Institute is internationally recognized for its multidisciplinary biomedical research which encompasses activity across the UHN sites (other than Princess Margaret Cancer Centre) and drives the convergence of care, research, and education across a broad scope of disease fields and disciplines; as such it is a cornerstone of UHN’s innovation ecosystem. These areas include Krembil Brain Institute, Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Donald K.

Johnson Eye Institute, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, KITE Research Institute, McEwen Stem Cell Institute, Ajmera Transplant Centre, and The Institute for Education Research, as well as research in respiratory health, metabolism and organ function, and health systems and policy. UHNRI’s commercialization successes include the Medly cardiac digital health platform and EVLP lung transplant system, among others, which have reshaped patient care and global standards in their respective fields.

Candidate Profile

The role of Principal, Business Development and Commercialization UHN Research Institute is a key position within our office. It requires a dynamic, creative, business development professional with academic credentials, skills in relationship management and contract negotiation, and experience in fields related to the broad discovery areas of UHNRI.

The Principal will develop and implement strategies to maximize the commercial success of the research being conducted within their portfolio at UHN Research Institute and will foster and leverage internal and external relationships to facilitate the identification, development, commercialization, and transfer to practical use of institute- or program-specific inventions, assets and technologies.

Specifically, and in collaboration with the Head of Business Development & Commercialization for UHNRI, as well as Directors and Program researchers of the relevant sub-institute, the Principal will maintain an overview and pipeline of the various discoveries, research activities, and programs within his or her assigned portfolio. He or she will take the lead in all aspects of revenue generation including evaluation, protection, marketing, licensing, and supporting new company creation.

Specifically, he or she will assess the market potential of specific inventions, develop assets/IP and marketing strategies for each, engage in discussions with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, then negotiate research agreements and term-sheets with external parties. He or she will also manage alliances with strategic partners. In addition, and in collaboration with our Venture team, the Principal will work to source seed and venture funding, from initial contact with academic inventors through to successful asset commercialization.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively engage the sub-institute and Clinical Directors, clinicians, and researchers within the assigned portfolio to deeply understand faculty and programmatic research interests and facilitate commercialization activities including identifying research programs or assets with commercial potential, preparing IP disclosures, developing commercialization strategies and marketing materials, and transacting corporate contracts.
• Drive business development and deal flow activities in a team environment to achieve commercialization objectives.
• Provide support and lead opportunities for UHN’s Commercialization funds and/or external ecosystem funding opportunities.
• Proactively engage the sub-institute and…