Vice President of Global Health Initiatives

1 month ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

At Vancouver Coastal Health, we are committed to creating a world-class research environment that fosters innovation and excellence in healthcare.

We are seeking a highly skilled Vice-President, Research to lead our team and drive the integration of research into practice across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader with a proven track record in developing and implementing research programs, as well as leading complex service integration and change.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of strategic connections between research opportunities and their translation into better patient outcomes. They will be able to distill a strategic vision down into practical applications and support a team in fulfilling that vision.

A big-picture thinker with excellent communication skills, the ideal candidate will be comfortable presenting to a wide range of audiences, from senior executives to academic institutions and funders. They will also have experience leading and managing professional teams through significant change, while overseeing strategy development and managing fiscal resources.

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to over one million BC residents. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field of medicine or life sciences.
  • Ten (10) years' senior leadership experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating research programs or service delivery systems, as well as leading major service integration and change, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • A demonstrated track record of significant research achievement, as well as experience evaluating complex healthcare systems, and building innovative, sustainable, quality services to support organizational strategy and drive key organizational initiatives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, pension plan, wellness supports, and award-winning recognition programs. Employees must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub.



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