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About the Role

ICES is seeking a Lead – HDRN Partnership to design and manage a comprehensive program of work focused on developing and managing external partnerships to support the mission and strategic goals of HDRN Canada. This position drives business opportunities by identifying and pursuing partnership projects that enable the use of health and health-related data for multi-regional studies.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate multidisciplinary, multi-jurisdictional teams across Canada to deliver complex partnerships projects on time and within budget.
Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, defining scope, tracking milestones, and mitigating risks.
Ensure close operational alignment with the HDRN corporate team.
Drive continuous evolution of the HDRN Canada Partnership Framework to guide the program of work.
Design, implement, and manage tracking tools and performance frameworks to systematically collect, analyze, and report on outcomes and impacts.
Develop methods for continuously assessing and understanding the perspectives and positioning of HDRN interest holders.
Collaborate with HDRN corporate team on development and maintenance of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Produce high-quality technical reports, project updates, and executive briefing notes for ICES and HDRN.
Represent the organizations publicly at forums, panels, and conferences.
Ensure the smooth functioning of the HDR Alliance and associated events.
Continuously identify and develop collective project ideas, organize HDR Alliance project teams, and facilitate resourcing and execution of collective action projects.
Work closely with HDRN Communications team and HDR Alliance members to promote the work of the HDR Alliance.
Actively identify and cultivate prospective partners, continuously identifying new opportunities to support HDRN Canada’s mission and strategic goals.
Continuously strengthen existing partnerships through regular communication, information sharing and by identifying and pursuing opportunities to work together on specific projects.
Ensure the smooth functioning of key groups by managing membership, supporting the Chair, planning agendas, and producing meeting summaries.
Provide strategic lead on identifying emerging trends and recommending new areas for action to advance HDRN Partnerships.
Proactively assess and identify new business needs, evolving market demands, and emerging partnerships opportunities.
Translate the broader HDRN Strategic Plan into an actionable, forward-looking roadmap for the Partnerships – HDRN Department.
Maintain close working alignment with the Lead – HDRN Data Services Development Team to identify and develop partnerships.
Support, mentor and train HDRN – Partnerships department members by providing guidance, sharing expertise, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Actively participate as a member of the HDRN – Partnerships department by contributing to team discussions and initiatives.
Perform other duties as may be assigned within the scope of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to health research.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, ideally within the health care or health services research sectors.
Experience working with major health, research and data partners within Ontario or elsewhere.
Experience working with researchers and in extended collaborative networks.
Ability to manage multidisciplinary and network wide project teams, working with a broad range of internal and external members, fostering collaboration and effective communication to achieve project objectives.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects within tight timelines.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, oral communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and facilitate discussions at all levels of the organization.
Working knowledge of health services research, including the use of administrative data for health systems evaluation and monitoring.
Ability to maintain high standards and professionalism in all stages of projects, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to organizational values and objectives.
Strong initiative, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, demonstrating a proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
Demonstrated understanding of partnership development strategies, facilitating the establishment and maintenance of effective collaborations with various partners.
Successful candidate must reside within Ontario while working under our remote flex model and be able to come into the office when required from time to time.
Security clearance may be required.

Skills

Project management
Cross-functional leadership
Lifecycle management
Corporate integration
Partnership framework development
Performance measurement
Interest holder analysis
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Reporting
Representation
Secretariat support
Bilateral relationship management
Pipeline development
Strategic horizon scanning
Strategy execution
Operational alignment
Mentorship
Team collaboration
Communication
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Strategic planning
Program implementation

Location

Ontario
Remote

Work Type

Full-time
Contract
Remote flex model

Experience Level

Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management
Management experience in a health research context is helpful but not required
Professional experience engaging with inter-provincial and inter-territorial health research and data organizations

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in field relevant to health research
Master’s degree in public health, health services research or related field
PMP certification (Project Management Professional)

Salary/Compensations

$91,000 - $110,000

Benefits

Flexible remote work arrangements anywhere in Ontario
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Program
HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Pension)
Employee Assistance Program and Dialogue Well Being Program
Generous vacation, float and caregiver days for all employees
Education Fund and Dedicated Education Days
Holiday Closure
Perkopolis Employee Discount Program

About the Company

ICES is a world-leading health research and analytics institute.
With a wealth of data and analytic expertise, we create trusted evidence that has changed health policy and practice and helps ensure better health for all.
Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada) is a pan-Canadian network of member organizations that either hold linkable health and health-related data for entire populations and/or have mandates and roles relating directly to access or use of those data.
Member organizations include provincial, territorial, and pan-Canadian organizations that span all of Canada.
Each member organization is actively involved in HDRN Canada’s governance and operations and shares a commitment to our mission, vision and values.

Equal Opportunity

ICES is committed to ensuring equity in employment.
Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
ICES strongly encourages applications from candidates from equity-deserving communities including but not limited to First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black and racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.
ICES is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
Applicants are asked to make accommodation requests to ICES and we will make every effort to ensure that accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.