Health Research Development Lead

Simon Fraser University; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid-work program

Pension plan (defined benefit)

On-campus tuition waiver

Tuition reimbursements & professional

Professional development funds

Job summary

Simon Fraser University in Burnaby invites applications for a Senior Advisor, Health to lead strategic research development for our growing health portfolio. You will coordinate across faculties, partners, and funders, shaping opportunities and preparing compelling funding proposals.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary programs spanning health systems, digital health, and population health, with a focus on high-value, institutionally significant grants.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a health-related discipline with six years of experience in research development.
• Strong writing, strategic thinking and project coordination.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple investigators across faculties and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead opportunity assessment and proposal strategy for health research.
• Support team formation, narrative development and partner engagement.
• Coordinate submission planning across faculties and partners.
• Translate health strengths into competitive, fundable initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Writing

Strategic thinking

Project coordination

Communication skills

Narrative development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Simon Fraser University in Burnaby invites applications for a Senior Advisor, Health to lead strategic research development for our growing health portfolio. You will coordinate across faculties, partners, and funders, shaping opportunities and preparing compelling funding proposals.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary programs spanning health systems, digital health, and population health, with a focus on high-value, institutionally significant grants.