Research jobs in Canada

Do you have experience supporting senior management on governance and organisational matters, ideally from a science-based or medical environment?

Are you confident in minute-taking, including at science-based or medical meetings?

This top-ranked, leading scientific research organisation at the forefront of global biomedical innovation has partnered with TPP Recruitment to search for a Governance & Committee Support Manager (12-month fixed-term contract) to join their Research Services and Chief Financial Office.

The role will work closely with the Director of Research Services and Head of Governance to support the Boards and Committees through high-level secretariat support (including for scientific meetings) and project management support, where you will also lead on identifying and driving improved ways of working.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing annual meeting business planners in consultation with Board and Committee Chairs.
• Scheduling meeting dates and overseeing the pattern of governance meetings in collaboration with line managers.
• Preparing meeting agendas.
• Collating and issuing papers for meetings, commissioning items, reviewing drafts, formatting, and issuing papers.
• Drafting papers for meetings when required.
• Preparing briefing notes for chairs.
• Producing accurate and timely minutes of meetings, including those with scientific interest.
• Tracking and following up on actions raised at meetings.

Why apply

• A supportive working environment with a full induction.
• Being part of an organisation making a real difference to people's lives.
• Working alongside outstanding scientists, clinicians, and professional administrative staff.

Benefits

• 28 days of annual leave.
• Option to join the USS pension scheme.
• Flexible working and a parent’s group.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Working pattern

This is a hybrid full-time role (typically 2 days on-site), 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in SW London with occasional travel (about once a month) to another office near Clapham or London Bridge. Flexible hours are available, but on-site presence is required for meetings.

About you

My client seeks someone with experience supporting senior management on governance and organisational matters, preferably in a science-based environment, as you will be taking minutes at scientific meetings.

You should be a confident minute taker with previous governance and committee support experience.

Good interpersonal skills and excellent written communication are essential for drafting emails and papers. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, are required.

Application

This role is to start as soon as possible. Please apply promptly with a CV reflecting the above experience. If shortlisted, a TPP team member will contact you for further discussion. If you do not hear within 3 working days, your application has not been successful.

We encourage you to contact us if you need any assistance or adjustments to support your application process.