The Child & Family Research Institute – CFRI (www.cfri.ca) conducts world-class research that benefits the health of children and families. The largest research institute of its kind in Western Canada, and the second largest in Canada, CFRI is home to over 200 faculty members who are at the forefront of research in key areas including childhood cancer, diabetes, nutrition and metabolism developmental neurosciences, genetics, immunity, reproduction, and healthy pregnancy. Incorporated in 1995, the Institute works in close partnership with the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine and the Provincial Health Services Authority’s BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre to passionately pursue discovery that has the capacity to transform lives.
The retirement of the current Executive Director has created an unique opportunity for a leading child health specialist and clinical researcher with a demonstrated ability to galvanize teams, inspire excellence, guide strategic decision-making, and build consensus among a broad range of stakeholders to continue CFRI’s achievements and renowned expertise in research, with passion and energy, and with a strong vision for the future.
Reporting to the Board of Directors of the CFRI, the Executive Director of CFRI has responsibility for the overall strategic leadership, research leadership and operational management of the Institute. Responsibilities include establishing a long-range focus, ensuring it is consistent with the CFRI mission and strategic direction, and with the University of British Columbia (UBC), and PHSA priorities.
In fulfilling the duties of this role, the Executive Director also serves as an Associate Dean (Research) at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia where he/she will be tasked with supporting and facilitating the implementation of UBC research programs within the framework of academic enhancement of clinical programs.
This is an amazing leadership opportunity for a clinician and/or scientist with a distinguished research record, proven leadership and administrative abilities and the capacity and vision to build on the momentum that CFRI has achieved in recent years. A strategic and innovative leadership style and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
To explore this opportunity or submit suggestions, please contact Barbara Morrison, Lisa Kershaw or Ken Werker in our Vancouver office at 604-685-0261. If you are interested in applying for this position select where you heard about the opportunity, and click ‘Add to List’ below.
