Manager, Business Development - Research, Innovation & Discovery (204216)

the Opportunity; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic initiatives, partner with stakeholders, and enhance service delivery. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree, extensive experience in research administration, and a proven track record of managing projects within the health sector.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Long-term disability and life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required with strong research foundation.
• Minimum five years in research administration and management.
• Experience in government relations and multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for business development activities and managing strategic partnerships.
• Provides leadership supporting operational plans to enhance service delivery.
• Facilitates a learning environment aligned with health innovations.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Marketing

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Education

Masters Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Location : Central Zone NSH Performance Centre

Department : RSH Business Development 400971 MW

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1

Management / Non Union P osition

Posting Closing Date : 18-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Business Development the Business Development Manager is responsible for business development activities on behalf of Research and Innovation. The Manager Business Development will be responsible for identifying developing and managing strategic and collaborative opportunities with partners from the private public and research sectors. This role will interface with internal clinical departments to mobilize the launch of new services and demonstrate innovation thought leadership. Externally the role will interface with the innovation ecosystem funders private industry academia start-up companies government departments etc.

The Manager of Business Development provides leadership and supports strategies and operational plans consistent with legislation accountability frameworks and the mission vision and values of the organization. This position supports a provincially integrated process and contributes to the design and development of comprehensive human resource and organizational performance strategies and business practices to support the effective efficient and sustainable delivery of services and programs.

Under the direction of the Director of Business Development the Manager of Business Development ensures continuous improvement to advance a vision of excellence within their areas of responsibility and is accountable for the development maintenance and monitoring of quality programs and compliance with relevant legislation standards and accreditation requirements. The Manager of Business Development facilitates and champions a learning and research environment that aligns with Nova Scotia Health and works closely with education institutions government and other partners on the preparation of our health workforce.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Masters Degree in relevant discipline with strong research foundation is required
• Proven experience in strategic planning for research enterprises particularly in public institutions
• A minimum of five years experience in research administration
• A minimum of five years experience in management and supervision of personnel
• Experience in the academic environment is essential
• Proven track record in pursuit of major research funding partnership-building and investment attraction
• Experience in government relations specific to research and innovation and health
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and projects and with stakeholder liaison and management
• Experience in the local health sciences research environment is a definite asset
• Business planning and budget management experience
• Experience in engaging mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative participative manner to respond to the mission vision goals and objectives of an organization
• Experience in project management principles and implementation
• Demonstrated knowledge of policy impact and development
• Knowledge of health care organizations and the health sector
• Excellent analytical organizational negotiation and decision-making skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and interact with all clients in scope
• Ability to build engagement among peers and business leaders to support new strategies and change management
• High level of competence in both written and verbal communication
• Experience working with diversity of staff and stakeholders with knowledge of cultural competence diversity and social inclusion
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks related to the workforce
• Sound knowledge of information systems and financial management
• Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.

Hours

Permanent Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly

Compensation and Benefits

46.35 - $57.94 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black / African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals / Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Account Management,Territory Management,Salesforce,Affiliate Marketing,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 46 - 57

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Manager, Business Development - Research, Innovation & Discovery (204216) • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada