Director, Health Partnerships

Simon Fraser University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid-work program

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Tuition reimbursement & development

Benefits brochure

Job summary

Simon Fraser University 0is seeking a Director, Health Partnerships to lead strategic partnerships and governance for the new School of Medicine in Surrey. You will build relationships with health authorities, government, Indigenous communities and academic partners to expand clinical training opportunities and distributed education across British Columbia.

The ideal candidate brings senior leadership in healthcare partnerships, policy development and stakeholder negotiations, with strong

Qualifications

• Mastera0s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related discipline with seven years of senior management experience in healthcare or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to establish, negotiate, and manage complex partnerships, clinical agreements and contracts in medical education and healthcare settings.
• Experience developing governance frameworks and policies in healthcare, academic, or public-sector environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, consensus-building and political acumen.
• Knowledge of medical education, clinical training environments, accreditation requirements and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of partnership frameworks, agreements, policies and governance structures.
• Advance rural integration and expand clinical training capacity across BC.
• Build trusted relationships with health authorities, government, clinicians and Indigenous communities.
• Guide strategic planning, project leadership, risk management and resource allocation.

Skills

Strategic Health Partnershipa0Develop

Policy & Governance Development

Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation

Medical Education & Healthcare Systems

Strategic Planning & Project0Leader0

Education

Mastera0in Health Administration

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

In the School of Medicine, we are committed to shaping the future of healthcare through innovative education, groundbreaking research, and community engagement. As we embark on this journey to redefine medical education, we are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission.

We envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care, community-level settings and patient-centred environments. Our curriculum considers social, environmental and prevention contexts while seeking to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices. As we establish the School of Medicine in Surrey, B.C., we will foster our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners who will help us meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve. We seek to improve access to primary care throughout the province while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented toward measurable and socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role

The Director, Health Partnerships will play a key leadership role in establishing and advancing strategic partnerships that support the delivery of high-quality medical education across British Columbia. The position will develop and maintain strong relationships with health authorities, healthcare organizations, government, academic institutions, clinicians, Indigenous communities, and other partners to expand clinical training opportunities and strengthen the School of Medicine’s distributed education model. As the School continues to grow, the Director will lead the development of partnership frameworks, agreements, policies, and governance structures that support clinical placements, preceptor recruitment, site readiness, and sustainable partner relationships. Key priorities will include advancing the rural integration strategy, strengthening relationships across BC’s health authorities, expanding clinical training capacity, and developing innovative partnership models. This is an opportunity to help shape the infrastructure and future direction of a new medical school while making a meaningful impact on medical education, healthcare partnerships, and communities across British Columbia.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative healthcare leader with extensive experience in partnership development, negotiation, policy, governance, and stakeholder relations. They will bring a strong understanding of complex healthcare and academic environments and the ability to navigate regulatory, operational, and organizational priorities. Success in this role requires exceptional communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building skills, along with sound judgment and political acumen. The candidate should be skilled at building trusted relationships with health authorities, government, clinicians, academic partners, and Indigenous communities. They will demonstrate strong strategic planning, project, financial, and risk management abilities, while leading teams and initiatives through complexity, change, and growth.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related discipline with seven years of relevant senior management experience in the healthcare sector, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Strategic Health Partnership Development – Expertise in establishing, negotiating, and managing complex partnerships, clinical agreements, and contracts within healthcare environments.


• Policy & Governance Development – Experience developing and implementing policies, governance frameworks, and processes in healthcare, academic, or public-sector settings.


• Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation – Strong ability to build collaborative relationships, facilitate consensus, resolve conflicts, and work effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders.


• Medical Education & Healthcare Systems – Knowledge of medical education, clinical training environments, healthcare governance, accreditation requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks.


• Strategic Planning & Project Leadership – Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, manage resources and risks, and translate strategic priorities into effective operational plans and outcomes.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*


• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions


• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan


• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*


• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*


• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].