Director, Research Operations

4 weeks ago

NS, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

Job Summary

Dalhousie Medical School attracts some of Canada’s top students, physicians, and health researchers. With campuses in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick, and over 100 teaching sites across the Maritimes, we provide aspiring doctors and health researchers with the highest caliber of education. Reporting jointly to the Associate Dean (Research) and the Chief Operating Officer, the primary function of the Research Operations Director is to provide administrative leadership in support of the achievement of the Faculty of Medicine’s research objectives as outlined in the Faculty’s strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Oversees the operationalization of the Faculty’s strategic research plan, building research capacity across all units in the Faculty. Manages approximately 50 Faculty research accounts and budgets, including budget preparation, management, and authorization of expenditures.
  2. Manages Research Office staff, including recruitment, performance management and development, workload management, leave management, discipline, etc., in accordance with the various collective agreements and handbooks.
  3. In alignment with the strategic plan, faculty and research needs, and emerging issues, is responsible for identifying, initiating, managing, prioritizing, and completing special projects. Facilitates a collaborative culture that promotes the achievement of research goals and excellence not only within the Faculty but also across Faculties at Dalhousie.
  4. Responsible for compiling and communicating research information to the faculty, the Associate and Assistant Deans and the Dean. In consultation with the Associate Dean (Research) and Faculty and University Communications, develop internal and external communication strategies and tactics that promote the Faculty’s research.
  5. Works with departments (heads, administrators, faculty and staff) to ensure comprehensive support systems and resources are available for researchers, including coaching department support staff, identifying and developing educational or training opportunities for faculty, staff, etc.
  6. In collaboration with FoM Data Analyst, oversees the development of databases and inventories of faculty research data, which are used to prepare reports for the faculty, university, government, and funding agencies. Liaises with the relevant offices (Research – Dal/NSH/IWK) to ensure faculty compliance with procedures and protocols.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

  1. Master’s degree in a relevant field plus a minimum of seven years of related experience in senior-level professional administrative/operational position (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  2. Knowledge of the Canadian granting system as it pertains to medical research.
  3. Experience in managing complex budgets.
  4. Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
  5. Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills.
  6. Prior experience managing staff with strong leadership skills.

Assets

  1. Experience in an academic or health care research environment.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies in particular:

  • Self-Awareness & Professionalism
  • Respect & Inclusion
  • Thinking and Acting Strategically
  • Relationship Building
  • Resource & Process Management

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.

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