Project Manager

Company 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.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Research, MaRS South Tower
Department: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day Shift
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: November 28, 2025

Position Summary
The Project Manager will work within multidisciplinary international research project which seeks to accelerate the early stages of drug discovery. We work closely with academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and technology leaders to develop innovative tools and platforms that make biomedical research faster, more collaborative, and more impactful.

Join Us as Project Manager – AIRCHECK

AIRCHECK (aircheck.ai) is a cutting-edge platform designed to harness the power of artificial intelligence to accelerate early-stage drug discovery. It integrates advanced AI/ML methods in structural biology and cheminformatics, enabling researchers to more efficiently identify and validate new therapeutic targets. We are moving into an exciting scaling phase, and we need a dedicated Project Manager to drive its growth, expand its capabilities, and strengthen collaborations across our international network.

You won’t just be managing timelines, you will be helping redefine how medicines are discovered. You will connect with top AI/ML researchers and industry leaders spearheading hit discovery.

Duties

• Be the architect of AIRCHECK’s scaling strategy with a special focus on data management.
• Grow and guide a cross-functional team of software developers, scientists, and data engineers.
• Build and manage collaborations across academia and industry.
• Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met while maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
• Translate complex scientific and technical requirements into actionable development plans.
• Help secure fuel for growth: contribute to grants, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and open science within the team.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree holder (MSc, PhD, or equivalent) in computational biology, bioinformatics, cheminformatics, computer science, or a related field.
• Subject matter expert in AI/ML applications for drug discovery (Bonus points if you are familiar with structural biology and chemical data).
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant scientific domains.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex research software projects, preferably in a multi-partner or open science environment.
• Proven leadership in building and managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and scientific domains.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with experience managing budgets and timelines.

Preferred:

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech R&D environments.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent formal project management credential.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and modern software development workflows.
• Track record of publications, patents, or successful platform deployments.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.