Head of Research Operations
4 weeks ago
Position Overview
Dalhousie Medical School is recognized for attracting some of the finest students, physicians, and health researchers in Canada. With campuses in Halifax and Saint John, along with over 100 teaching sites throughout the Maritimes, we are dedicated to providing exceptional education to future doctors and health researchers. The Director of Research Operations plays a pivotal role in delivering administrative leadership to support the Faculty of Medicine's research ambitions as detailed in the strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation of the Faculty's strategic research initiatives, enhancing research capabilities across all departments. Manage approximately 50 Faculty research accounts and budgets, including preparation, oversight, and approval of expenditures.
- Lead the Research Office team, encompassing recruitment, performance evaluation, professional development, workload distribution, leave management, and disciplinary actions, in accordance with collective agreements and guidelines.
- In alignment with the strategic objectives, faculty requirements, and emerging challenges, identify, initiate, manage, prioritize, and execute special projects. Foster a collaborative environment that promotes research excellence both within the Faculty and across Dalhousie.
- Compile and disseminate research information to faculty members, the Associate and Assistant Deans, and the Dean. Collaborate with the Associate Dean (Research) and Faculty and University Communications to develop internal and external communication strategies that highlight the Faculty's research achievements.
- Work closely with departmental heads, administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure comprehensive support systems and resources are accessible for researchers, including coaching departmental support staff and identifying educational or training opportunities.
- In partnership with the Faculty of Medicine Data Analyst, oversee the creation of databases and inventories of faculty research data, which are utilized to generate reports for the faculty, university, government, and funding bodies. Coordinate with relevant offices to ensure faculty adherence to established procedures and protocols.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will have the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements, combining in-person campus responsibilities with remote work, as mutually agreed upon based on operational needs and university policies.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline, coupled with a minimum of seven years of experience in a senior-level administrative or operational role (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Familiarity with the Canadian funding landscape as it relates to medical research.
- Experience in managing intricate budgets.
- Demonstrated organizational capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
- Prior experience in staff management with strong leadership abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within an academic or healthcare research setting.
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate is expected to exhibit proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies, particularly in:
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Strategic Thinking and Action
- Relationship Building
- Resource & Process Management
Compensation and Benefits
Dalhousie University promotes a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our comprehensive compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental coverage, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program, and a tuition assistance program.
Diversity Commitment
Dalhousie University is committed to achieving inclusive excellence by championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, persons of Black/African descent, members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and individuals identifying as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, as well as all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
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