Lead – HDRN Partnerships

International Cultural Exchange Services

. Design and manage a comprehensive program of work focused on external partnerships supporting HDRN’s mission and strategic goals .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$91,000 - CA$110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within health research, focusing on partnership development and strategic planning. Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

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Project ManagementPartnership DevelopmentHealth Services ResearchStrategic PlanningPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementPerformance TrackingData AnalysisHealth Systems EvaluationRisk MitigationBudget ManagementCollaboration with ResearchersAdministrative Data UtilizationProgram ImplementationHorizon Scanning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving Abilities

Tools & Technologies

CRM DevelopmentPerformance Tracking Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Health ResearchHealth ServicesPublic HealthGovernment RelationsInter-Provincial CollaborationHealth Data StudiesStrategic PartnershipsBilateral RelationshipsHealth PlanningPublic Policy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and manage a comprehensive program of work focused on external partnerships supporting HDRN’s mission and strategic goals
Drive business opportunities for HDRN and ICES by identifying and pursuing partnership projects enabling multi-regional health data studies
Develop and operationalize the HDRN Canada Partnerships Framework, the Health Data Research Alliance, and other major partnership initiatives
Lead multidisciplinary, multi-jurisdictional teams across Canada to deliver complex partnership projects on time and within budget
Manage project lifecycles, including scope definition, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation
Ensure operational alignment with the HDRN corporate team
Design and manage performance tracking tools and frameworks, and report partnership outcomes and impacts
Analyze HDRN interest holders and collaborate on CRM development and maintenance
Produce technical reports, project updates, and executive briefing notes
Represent ICES and HDRN at forums, panels, and conferences
Provide secretariat support to the HDR Alliance and associated events
Identify collective action projects, organize project teams, and facilitate resourcing and execution
Promote the HDR Alliance to national and international audiences
Identify and cultivate prospective partners and strengthen existing bilateral relationships
Support key groups through membership management, chair support, agenda planning, and meeting summaries
Conduct strategic horizon scanning and recommend new areas for action
Translate the HDRN Strategic Plan into an actionable roadmap
Align with the HDRN Data Services Development Team to develop partnerships
Mentor and train HDRN Partnerships department members
Participate in team discussions and initiatives that enhance department effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in 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
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects within tight timelines
Exceptional interpersonal, written, oral communication, and presentation skills
Working knowledge of health services research, including use of administrative data for health systems evaluation and monitoring
Strong initiative, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated understanding of partnership development strategies
Security clearance may be required
Master’s degree in public health, health services research or related field is preferred
Management experience in a health research context is helpful but not required
Experience in health planning, public policy, and government relations is an asset
Professional experience engaging with inter-provincial and inter-territorial health research and data organizations
PMP certification is preferred
Demonstrated understanding of strategic planning and program implementation processes
French oral and written skills are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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