Join the team · 2026–27
Help build the team that equips Canadian physicians to lead health innovation
Physicians see healthcare's problems first, but medical training rarely teaches them how to build the solutions. Physician Innovator closes that gap. Fall 2026 recruitment is open.
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- Fall 2026
- Through Nov 30
- December 2026
01 — Open positions
Positions at a glance.
Every position is part-time and planned around school, training or practice. Open a position for what you'll do and what we're looking for.
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VP, Partnerships & Sponsorships Secure PI’s financial sustainability through sponsorships, institutional partnerships and grants. Executive Recruiting · Priority hire
What you'll do
- Own the sponsorship pipeline and CRM
- Close sponsors in health tech, VC, incubators and finance
- Keep the sponsorship package current; sell category exclusivity
- Win grants and public funding, such as Mitacs and NRC IRAP
- Deliver every sponsor benefit, report back and renew
Relevant experience
Business development, sales, partnerships or fundraising, ideally in health tech or life sciences.
Success looks like
Sponsorship and grant dollars, sponsor count, renewal rate, pipeline conversion.
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VP, Community & Membership Build and look after the PI community: online, by region and across the alumni network. Executive Open
What you'll do
- Run the PI Slack by specialty, region and venture stage
- Own the Airtable Physician Registry and verify members
- Run the General and Fellow / Priority membership tiers
- Gather audience demographics for the sponsorship deck
- Lead Chapter Directors, Ambassadors, Champions and Alumni
Relevant experience
Community building, membership programs or operations, in medicine, associations or startups.
Success looks like
Verified members, monthly active Slack users, paid conversion and regional attendance.
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VP, Marketing & Digital Media Grow PI’s reach and brand, and turn every PI program into content. Executive Recruiting · Priority hire
What you'll do
- Own the editorial calendar across all channels
- Publish the monthly newsletter, “The Physician Innovator”
- Run LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and the physician group
- Oversee Speaker Series editing and event recap videos
- Report reach and deliver sponsor impressions
Relevant experience
Content, social media, brand or video production. Healthcare or B2B a plus.
Success looks like
Newsletter subscribers and open rate, follower growth, on-time content, sponsor impressions.
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VP, Programming & Events Design and deliver all PI programming, from the Speaker Series to the Annual Conference. Executive Open
What you'll do
- Run the 2027 Annual Conference: venue, logistics, run of show
- Deliver two Impact Summits a year, one with the CMA
- Host quarterly Investor Pitches and the Pitch Competition
- Produce the bi-weekly Speaker Series and partnered dinners
- Recruit speakers; track registrations and attendance
Relevant experience
Event production, conference programming or speaker management.
Success looks like
Events on time and on budget, strong attendance and NPS, high-quality speakers.
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Managing Director, Research & Education Run the Physician Innovation Education Centre and produce PI’s flagship knowledge products. Executive Open
What you'll do
- Lead the CMA-affiliated Physician Innovation Handbook
- Publish Fundraising 101 and Alternative Impact Paths
- Produce twice-yearly market maps and sector deep dives
- Write policy briefs, such as on interprovincial EMR integration
- Recruit analysts; run editorial review and fact-checking
Relevant experience
Research, consulting, policy or medical writing in health innovation or commercialization.
Success looks like
Publications on schedule, downloads and readership, strong contributors, sponsor-supported content.
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Steering Committee Give strategic advice, advocate for physicians, and open doors across the ecosystem. Advisory Open
What you'll do
- Review PI’s strategy, sponsorship approach and partnerships
- Make warm introductions to hospitals, investors and founders
- Judge, moderate or speak at flagship events
- Advise on conflict-of-interest and industry relations
- Support advocacy, such as interprovincial EMR integration
Relevant experience
Senior experience in the health innovation ecosystem, such as hospital commercialization, technology transfer or health tech investing.
Success looks like
Introductions that turn into partnerships, and steady quarterly attendance.
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Regional Chapter Directors (3) Run PI in person in your city. Regional Recruiting · Fall 2026
What you'll do
- Organize local meetups and twice-yearly In-Person Socials
- Build ties with your city’s innovation hubs
- Recruit local members and Regional Ambassadors
- Bring local sponsor leads, such as single-sponsor dinners
- Report attendance and demographics to the VP, Community
Relevant experience
A strong local network in your city’s medical, academic or startup scene, plus event organizing.
Seats and local hubs
- Toronto / GTHA MaRS Discovery District, UHN ecosystem
- Vancouver Life Sciences Institute, St. Paul’s Foundation
- Montreal CHUM, Mila
- Calgary / Edmonton (later) Life Sciences Innovation Hub, W21C
Success looks like
Local events each term, attendance and new members.
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Student & Associate Analysts (2–3) Do the research and execution behind PI’s content, events and partnerships. Analyst Recruiting · 2–3 seats
What you'll do
- Build market maps: companies, financings, regulatory status
- Research founders and speakers before interviews
- Draft newsletter sections and infographics
- Help run events: registration, logistics, on-site support
- Research sponsor and VC prospects for the outreach tracker
Who it’s for
Undergraduate, MD, biomedical engineering and business graduate students with research, data or writing skills and curiosity about health innovation.
Your growth path
- 1. Analyst
- 2. Senior Analyst
- 3. Vertical VP or Regional Chapter Director
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Vertical VPs (5) Own PI’s content, community and network within one area of health innovation. Phase 2 Phase 2 · After May 2027
What you'll do
- Lead market maps, Handbook chapters and newsletter sections
- Suggest speakers, panelists and startups for PI events
- Run your vertical’s Slack channel and roundtables
- Supervise 1–3 analysts in your vertical
- Find sponsors and pass them to the VP, Partnerships
Relevant experience
Hands-on work in your vertical, as a founder, clinician, researcher, consultant or investor.
Five seats
- AI in Medicine AI scribes, CDSS, generative AI safety
- Medical Devices Device pathways, point-of-care diagnostics, RPM
- Biotech Translational research, spin-outs, clinical trials
- Consulting Paths into MBB and healthcare strategy
- Venture Capital Physician investor education, angel syndicates
These seats open after the May 2027 Annual Conference.
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02 — What you get
Why it's worth it.
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Work beside leaders
Collaborate with physician-founders, investors and health system partners.
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Own a real portfolio
Run a pipeline, a program or a publication end to end.
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A clear growth path
Analyst → Senior Analyst → Vertical VP or Regional Chapter Director.
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A lasting network
PI Alumni stay connected for industry and academic opportunities.
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A flexible commitment
Part-time, planned around school, training or practice.
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Build PI's firsts
Launch the Handbook, the Impact Summits and the Pitch Competition.
03 — Questions
Questions about joining the team.
How do I apply?
Fill in the application form and tell us the position you want and the experience you bring. Executive roles then interview with PI's leadership; analyst and regional roles meet the hiring VP or Managing Director. Once you're on the team, you'll get set up on Slack, Airtable and the shared drive and meet your portfolio team.
When does the team start?
Fall 2026 interviews run through November 30, 2026, and the Phase 1 team kicks off together in December 2026. Vertical VP seats open after the May 2027 Annual Conference.
What are you looking for?
High agency: you see what needs doing and do it, like booking the speaker or closing the sponsor before anyone asks. Self-directed: you set your own milestones and follow through without reminders, with a clear weekly update to the team. Passionate: you care about physicians leading health innovation. Relevant experience: you bring skills from healthcare, startups, VC, consulting, marketing or events.
Are these paid positions?
No. Every position is volunteer and part-time, planned around school, training or clinical work.
Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes. List them in your application and we'll find the best fit with you.
I'm not ready for a leadership seat. Can I still help?
Yes. Regional Ambassadors grow the community at their hospital or school, promote events and bring in new members; apply through the same form. PI Champions, every past PI speaker, host dinners, mentor, speak again or make introductions. PI Alumni, past PI team members, stay connected for industry and academic opportunities. Or join as a member and come to an event first.
Not ready to join the team yet?
Join Physician Innovator as a member for free and come to an event first.