Executive Director, Research and Partnerships

ODAIA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An advanced research institute in Toronto is seeking an Executive Director for Research and Partnerships. This role entails leading CIFAR’s diverse research portfolio, expanding its global presence, and championing a culture of equity and collaboration. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership skills, a PhD background, and a strategic mindset to build effective research programs. Applications are encouraged immediately via the firm's platform.

Qualifications

• Exceptional people leadership with a significant leadership credibility in research administration.
• PhD background with a passion for CIFAR’s mission.
• Experience in leading effective research programs and building research evaluation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver on CIFAR’s research portfolio, identifying new research endeavours.
• Expand CIFAR’s global presence through strategic international partnerships.
• Foster a culture of cohesion and collaboration among research teams.

Skills

Exceptional people leadership

PhD background

Leadership credibility in research administration

Collaborative and organized

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD

Job description

CIFAR Executive Director, Research and Partnerships | Direction générale, Recherche et Partenariats

To Apply

To fill this position, CIFAR has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers, and the search is being led by Joanne McMullin. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30431. For more information, please contact Sarah Shaikh of Odgers at [e-mail]. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CIFAR is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and CIFAR throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.

Qualifications

• Exceptional people leadership, PhD background, significant leadership credibility in research administration.
• Passionate about CIFAR’s mission, collaborative, organized, and strategic.
• Lead effective research programs, integrating diverse topics into a cohesive agenda tackling existing and emerging issues.
• Build research evaluation and impact frameworks, translate complex research into valuable insights for diverse partner groups.
• Champion a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, spearheading high-performing research teams across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver on CIFAR’s research portfolio, identifying new research endeavours.
• Expand CIFAR’s global presence through strategic international partnerships.
• Foster a culture of cohesion and collaboration, champion a talented and motivated team of research directors and support staff.
• Coach and mentor, build effective tools enabling the team to implement, monitor, evaluate and report on research and international collaboration activities.

About CIFAR

CIFAR is a global catalyst for the world’s brightest and boldest thinkers, backing ideas that challenge convention and expand what’s possible. Founded in Canada and connected to the world, CIFAR brings together brilliant researchers across disciplines, geographies and career stages to explore the questions that reshape how we understand the world – and how we shape its futures.