Executive Director Job at Hamilton Health Sciences (Hamilton)

Job Description

The Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) is a world leading academic research institute dedicated to advancing global health through innovative, large scale clinical trials and population health studies. A joint enterprise of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and McMaster University, PHRI occupies a unique position at the intersection of academic excellence and health system impact. PHRI is internationally recognized for landmark research that has transformed clinical practice, health policy, and population health outcomes globally. Its work spans the full continuum of health and disease from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and health systems improvement, supported by deep expertise in study design, trial coordination, data science, and knowledge translation. PHRI’s collaborative, mission driven environment brings together world class scientists, clinicians, trainees, and operational experts committed to scientific rigor, innovation, and impact.

Job Responsibility

Provide leadership across all aspects of the Institute’s research and operations, including strategic planning, research excellence, operational performance, fiscal stewardship, partnerships, talent development, and external engagement
Chair the Institute’s Executive Council
Work closely with academic, clinical, government, industry, philanthropic, and community partners to advance PHRI’s mission and impact
Shape PHRI’s long term vision, strengthen its international reputation, and ensure its continued excellence and sustainability
Champion research excellence across the clinical research continuum
Foster a highly collaborative and inclusive research culture
Strengthen partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally
Advance research integration within care delivery
Support knowledge translation
Attract top scientific talent
Secure research funding
Build strong collaborations across hospital, university, and industry sectors
Help shape the Institute’s future infrastructure, staffing, and growth strategy
Support meaningful engagement of patients, families, and communities in research priorities and processes

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD and/or MD)
Outstanding record of research excellence, impact, and academic leadership
Significant senior leadership experience within complex academic health sciences, research institutes, or large scale clinical research environments
Strong track record of leading strategic research initiatives
Experience attracting and developing top scientific talent
Deep knowledge of the population health research ecosystem across provincial, national, and international contexts
Ability to translate research into meaningful impact across clinical care, health systems, and health policy
Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
Credibility with academic, clinical, government, industry, philanthropic, and community stakeholders
Collaborative, values driven leadership style
Hold a faculty appointment at McMaster University at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor

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