Executive Director, Toronto Dementia Research Alliance Position

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time
Job Title: Executive Director, Toronto Dementia Research Alliance

The University of Toronto invites applications for an Executive Director in the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA). The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, for a five-year term effective January 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter. This position is renewable for a second term following a favourable review.

Job Summary:

The Executive Director will lead cutting-edge research, foster collaboration across disciplines and networks, and mobilize research discoveries to transform health. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and experiences:

  • World-class scientist and academic in the field of cognitive impairment/dementia
  • Established leadership and management track record in clinical research
  • Respected opinion leader
  • Strong managerial executive leadership capability, especially with respect to scientists and clinicians
  • Practical knowledge and understanding of human resource management, financial planning and management including budget preparation
  • Experience and practical skills in communication, problem solving, organizational program dynamics, project management, consensus building
  • Knowledge and experience in fundraising
  • Values collaboration and integration among researchers and sites, has proven mentorship skills, and the capacity/credibility to lead collaborations in a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary network
  • Detailed understanding of the TDRA stakeholders within and outside the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN)
Key Responsibilities:

The Executive Director, assisted by the Director of Strategy and Operations, and in consultation with TDRA Executive Committee, Research Operations Committee, Clinical Table, Scientific Advisory Committee, and Lived Experience Advisory Panel, has the following accountabilities:

  • Develop long-term plans and strategies that facilitate the TDRA vision, mission, research and clinical goals and objectives, establishing TDRA as a world-class academic dementia network, and ensuring its sustainability
  • Make TDRA an attractive target for the private sector and philanthropy
  • Maximize the clinical synergies and research capability of TDRA by ensuring high levels of cross-institution clinical and scientific collaboration, project coordination and communications
  • Establish strong ties with the basic neuroscience programs in Toronto and abroad towards developing translational research opportunities
Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and a strong track record of research and academic leadership. The candidate must have a proven ability to lead and manage research teams, develop and implement research strategies, and secure funding for research initiatives. The candidate must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.



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