University Health Network

Healthcare

Principal,BusinessDevelopmentandCommercialization

CA$116–166k Toronto, Ontario, Canada CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal, Business Development and Commercialization at University Health Network. Skills: Business development, Commercialization, Strategic partnerships. Identify and evaluate new business opportunities. Develop and implement commercialization strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Successfully commercialize new technologies; Establish strategic partnerships; Generate new revenue streams; Support the growth of new ventures

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Strategic problem solving; Analytical thinking

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, Completion of a Master's degree in a relevant field, Experience in business development, Experience in commercialization

Nice to Have

Experience in academic technology transfer, Experience in intellectual property management, Experience in venture capital, Experience in startup incubation

What You'll Do.

Identify and evaluate new business opportunities

Develop and implement commercialization strategies

Build and maintain relationships with industry partners

Negotiate and structure strategic partnerships

Manage the commercialization process from concept to market

Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence

Develop business cases and financial projections

Support the creation and growth of new ventures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Academic researchers; Industry partners; Legal counsel

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Execution, Monitoring

Full Job Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 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. [www.uhn.ca](https://www.uhn.ca/) Repost Union: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: New Site: Mars/Hybrid Department: Commercialization Reports to: Ernest Ho Salary Range: $115,730 to $165,730 per annum Hours: 37.5 Shifts: Days Status: Temporary Full-Time Closing Date: June 22, 2026 Position Summary: Research at UHN is comprised of two major institutes: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and UHN Research Institutes. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is where cutting edge oncology research is moved forward every day towards our mission of impacting patients globally. UHN Research Institutes 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 Insti

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