6 Biotechnology jobs in Canada

Job Description

Vice President, Corporate Development

Confidential job posting by Yorktown Search on behalf of a confidential client
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Overview
A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Development to drive growth through licensing, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic transactions. Reporting to the CEO, this executive will monetize intellectual property, cultivate relationships with multinational partners, and position the organization as a transaction-ready platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a corporate development roadmap emphasizing licensing, joint ventures, and inorganic growth.
• Originate, structure, and negotiate strategic transactions with global partners across pharma, consumer health, and adjacent sectors.
• Support capital markets activities, including fundraising, investor relations, and potential public-markets pathways.
• Partner with finance leadership on valuation, financial modeling, and scenario planning for prospective deals.
• Maintain insight into competitive dynamics across relevant therapeutic and technology categories.
• Represent the organization in external discussions with bankers, investors, and strategic advisors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate development, investment banking, or licensing within biotechnology, life sciences, or adjacent regulated industries.
• Proven track record executing high-value licensing and/or M&A transactions.
• Established senior-level network across pharma, consumer health, and related verticals.
• Familiarity with cross-border and public-markets transaction processes.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills; able to bridge science with commercial and financial strategy.
• Entrepreneurial, execution-oriented leader comfortable in a high-growth environment.

Why This Role
Join a company at the intersection of science and capital markets. As VP, Corporate Development, you'll unlock portfolio value, forge partnerships with global strategics, and help position the platform for long-term liquidity events.

Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Head of Regulatory & Quality

Confidential job posting by Yorktown Search on behalf of a confidential client
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Overview
A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Head of Regulatory & Quality to strengthen credibility with regulators, partners, and investors. This senior leader will design and execute the organizations regulatory strategy, ensure compliance with international standards, and oversee quality systems that support commercialization. The role is central to positioning the company as transaction-ready and as a trusted partner for multinational collaborators.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and engagement with Health Canada, FDA, EMA, and other relevant agencies.
• Establish and maintain quality systems, including GMP, GLP, and documentation frameworks for biotech commercialization.
• Oversee regulatory filings, safety studies, and approvals for supplements, consumer products, and pharma-grade applications.
• Collaborate with R&D to align data collection with regulatory requirements.
• Provide regulatory insight during licensing negotiations, joint ventures, and due diligence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external advisors, regulators, and prospective buyers on compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs and quality assurance within biotechnology, life sciences, or related industries.
• Proven success leading products or ingredients through approval processes with Health Canada, FDA, or EMA.
• Deep knowledge of GMP/GLP standards and global compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting M&A, licensing, or capital markets transactions from a regulatory perspective is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate regulatory complexity into commercial clarity.

Why This Role
Play a decisive role in de-risking innovations, securing approvals, and positioning the platform as a credible acquisition target within global life sciences and consumer health markets.

Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional)

Confidential job posting by Yorktown Search on behalf of a confidential client
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid / Remote)

Overview
A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead (Fractional) to position the organization as a visible and credible innovator in synthetic biology and life sciences. This role will oversee corporate narrative, media relations, and investor communications, ensuring the company remains front-of-mind for partners, investors, and potential acquirers. The ideal candidate combines biotech and capital markets experience with a proven ability to design and deliver communications strategies that influence perception and enterprise value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with scientific, commercial, and corporate development priorities.
• Manage media relations, press releases, and industry engagement to drive consistent visibility across biotech, cannabis, and capital markets channels.
• Oversee investor communications, including messaging for fundraising, grants, and potential transactions.
• Create thought leadership content for executives, positioning the organization as a leading voice in bio-innovation.
• Support crisis communications and reputation management during diligence or transaction processes.
• Collaborate with corporate development and finance teams to ensure narrative alignment with deal flow.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate communications, PR, or investor relations, ideally within biotechnology, life sciences, or cannabis.
• Demonstrated success generating tier-one media coverage and meaningful investor engagement.
• Strong understanding of capital markets communications, including M&A and transaction-related PR.
• Experience working directly with senior executives, boards, and external agencies.
• Exceptional writing, messaging, and storytelling abilities, with skill in translating complex science into compelling public narratives.
• Availability to work in a fractional capacity, with flexibility to scale involvement around major announcements and transactions.

Why This Role
This is an opportunity to shape the narrative of a company operating at the intersection of science and capital markets. As Strategic Communications Lead, you will ensure the organizations story drives visibility, credibility, and long-term enterprise value.

Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume and a portfolio of work. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Salary: $60-80K depending on qualifications and experience

Applied Biological Materials Inc. (abm) is a Vancouver-based biotech company that develops and markets cutting-edge research reagents to the life science and biotech communities. As part of our rapid business expansion, we are seeking a highly skilled Technical & Customer Support Specialist with expertise in cell culture to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for fast-track career growth within a dynamic, diverse, and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide expert scientific and technical support on cell culture-related products to customers via email and phone.

Generate price quotations for customized biotech services.

Accurately and precisely document product issues

Analyze, troubleshoot, and guide customers to resolve technical issues effectively.

Liaise with production teams and proactively contribute ideas to enhance customer satisfaction and product performance.

Proactively upsell and cross-sell relevant products and services based on customer needs and product knowledge.

Analyze and propose solutions to complex or non-standard issues requiring creative and analytical thinking.

Perform other technical and customer support-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Education :

• Masters degree (or higher) in a relevant Life Science field (e.g., Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology). PhDs are welcome to apply.

Expertise:

• Strong publication record and extensive experience in cell biology troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of plasmid construction, recombinant DNA technology (e.g., CRISPR, viral transduction) is a plus.

Customer Service:

• Passion for customer satisfaction with at least 1 year of experience in customer service, ideally in the research reagent or biotech industry.
• Ability to upsell and cross-sell products and services effectively.
  

Problem-Solving:

• Proven ability to troubleshoot independently using a methodical and analytical approach.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Fast learner, proactive, adaptable, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Positive attitude with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

Time Management:

• Ability to act quickly and efficiently to customer needs
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location

• Onsite at our headquarters in Richmond, BC .
• The successful candidate must be available to start onsite from the first day of employment. No relocation allowance will be provided.

*We thank all applicants for interest in abm and the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

Chief Scientific Officer / VP, R&D

Confidential job posting by Yorktown Search on behalf of a confidential client
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Overview
A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer / Vice President, R&D to own the research agenda and advance a growing portfolio of bio-engineered innovations. The role will steer metabolic engineering and biosynthesis programs, translate patents into proof-of-concept applications with commercial potential, and build partnerships with universities, CROs, and multinational strategics. The executive will ensure the pipeline is scientifically rigorous, data-driven, and transaction-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand and manage patent families; guide new filings and scientific validation.
• Lead R&D in metabolic engineering, biosynthetic pathway design, and yield optimization.
• Deliver proof-of-concept applications across supplements, skincare, and wellness products.
• Develop collaborations with universities, research institutions, CROs, and corporate partners.
• Generate data packages that support regulatory filings and de-risk IP for licensing/acquisition.
• Represent the science in investor discussions, diligence processes, and industry forums.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing scientific team aligned to commercialization goals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Metabolic Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in biosynthesis, synthetic biology, or adjacent areas.
• Demonstrated success taking patents/research through proof-of-concept to commercial application.
• Experience within high-growth biotech or synthetic biology organizations is a strong asset.
• Exceptional communicator who can translate complex science for investors, regulators, and partners.

Why This Role
Join a company operating at the intersection of science, strategy, and commercialization. As CSO/VP, R&D, you'll shape the research portfolio, drive partnerships and licensing opportunities, and help position the platform for global growth and strategic transactions.

Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.