Director, Strategy & Integration

Canadian Blood Services; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Canada seeks a Director, Strategy & Integration for their Supply Chain division. This role focuses on leading strategic planning and operational readiness essential for optimizing project portfolios. Candidates should have a strong background in supply chain management and digital transformation, particularly with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. The position requires a minimum of ten years of leadership experience, offering a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

4 weeks' vacation

Annual performance bonus up to 12%

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive leadership experience in business management.
• Knowledge of project management and change management processes.
• Experience in healthcare, biotechnology, or blood banking industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and integration efforts.
• Manage the supply chain portfolio, driving prioritization.
• Build cross-divisional relationships to align priorities.

Skills

Strong digital skills

Supply chain competencies

Leadership in ERP transformations

Strategic thinking

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in business, life sciences, or engineering

Master of Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site, preferably in Ontario, and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on operational needs. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending on circumstances.

Job category : Supply chain and logistics

Job posting ID : 7528

Employment status : Regular full-time

Classification : PTS / MGT / IT B

Salary / Rate of pay : $140,525 - $168,423

Application deadline : 2025-08-08

Application requirements :

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend saving a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal system.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us daily for safe blood, plasma, stem cells, and organs and tissues.

If you seek a rewarding experience with a values-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that Canadian Blood Services operates across many Territories and Treaty areas, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders guiding our work. We recognize the land and waters that inspire us and offer gratitude to Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live, and play.

About the role :

Canadian Blood Services seeks a Regular Full-time Director, Strategy & Integration to join our Supply Chain division. This leadership role ensures the operational readiness and technological advancement of infrastructure supporting our mission as Canada’s Biological Lifeline.

As Director, you will lead strategic planning and integration efforts, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and driving meaningful change. You will play a key role in our transformation journey — optimizing project portfolios, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and achieving operational excellence.

We seek someone with strong digital skills and hands-on experience in maturing supply chain competencies and leading ERP transformations (preferably with SAP or Oracle). A background in manufacturing supply chains, strategy execution, and change leadership is essential. Experience in product portfolio management and facilities or plant design would be valuable assets.

This high-impact role involves working closely with senior leadership and the executive committee, shaping decisions that support our critical enterprise priorities.

Formula for success :

1. Identify and address risks to strategy execution, working with supply chain leadership to remove roadblocks and escalate issues as needed.
2. Lead and communicate strategic transformation initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment, especially in integrated supply chain enhancements.
3. Build strong cross-divisional relationships to align priorities and support initiatives like multi-product shifts and network expansion.
4. Manage the supply chain portfolio, driving prioritization, risk mitigation, and resource optimization to maximize value.
5. Represent the division at the executive level — gathering input, analyzing issues, and preparing decision-support materials.
6. Develop and maintain a clear reporting framework for operational and strategic initiatives, including executive and board reports.
7. Leverage digital acumen to lead and support transformation initiatives.

Desired Education and Skills :

• University degree in business, life sciences, engineering, or related discipline; a Master of Business Administration or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of project management, portfolio management, and change management processes; project management certification is an asset.
• Digital skills and ERP transformation experience with SAP or Oracle are required.
• Ten years of progressive leadership experience in business management, planning, strategy, and execution.
• Experience in healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or blood banking industries is an asset.
• Experience in strategy and financial analysis is an asset.
• Highly strategic, forward-thinking, and able to balance short-term deliverables with long-term priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, influencing, and negotiation; capable of achieving consensus and driving results.
• Strong business acumen to support executive decision-making.
• Proven track record in leading strategic change in technology environments.

Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.

What we offer :

• 4 weeks' vacation.
• Annual performance bonus up to 12%.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs, professional resources.

What you can expect :

• This role involves a hybrid work environment, requiring onsite presence at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time (approximately 2 days per week).
• Travel may be required for leadership meetings, approximately 1-2 times per month.

Diversity and inclusion are vital to ensuring health equity across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s diversity and fostering an environment where all employees can succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, apply with your updated resume. This could be your first step toward a meaningful career. Come work knowing you save lives.

We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview or assessment will be contacted. Please add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your safe senders list to ensure receipt of communications.

Applicants needing accommodations should discuss their needs with us.

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