Chief Executive Officer & Scientific Director, Children’s Hospital Research Institute of M

Stonyhurst College
CA - Manitoba - Winnipeg
October 15, 2024

CHRIM is the research division of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, where more than 270 world-class pediatric medical researchers, technical staff, students, and support staff are involved in nearly $20 million of research and clinical trial activity each year.
CHRIM is the only research facility dedicated exclusively to pediatric research in the prairie provinces.
The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is the main operating funding source for the Institute and invests directly into research by providing core funding for research projects and administrative and infrastructure supports for researchers.
With the support of the Foundation and the resources provided by the Institute, CHRIM investigators have more opportunities and better success in applying for external funding.
The CHRIM Board of Directors is seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer & Scientific Director (CEO).
Reporting to the Board and with a cross appointment to the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the University of Manitoba, the CEO is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for research activities.
This position is also responsible for all aspects of the research mission at CHRIM including:

Development of the scientific directions for the Institute
Development and implementation of a business plan based on those directions
Recruitment and retention of the scientific staff and senior management staff of the Institute
Contributing to the development and implementation of CHRIM's strategic plan
Ensuring all policies, programs and initiatives are consistent and supportive of CHRIM's mission, vision and values
Acting as a role model through strong relationships and visibility
The ideal candidate is an experienced business leader who is also a Scientist/Clinician Scientist with demonstrated track record of success in research funding and productivity.
You possess strong business acumen skills, senior leadership experience in an academics or clinical setting, with evidence of strong communication and collaborative skills.
Dedication to creating a welcoming, inclusive and accessible environment for all members of the community and an understanding of the intricacies with First Nations research or willingness to learn round out your skill set.
The appointment is a 5-year term which is renewable and relocation to Manitoba is required.
To Apply
To fill this position, CHRIM has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson.
Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online with a resume and cover letter by October 28th, 2024.
For more information, please contact Kyle Mechar of Odgers Berndtson at Kyle.Mechar@Odgersberndtson .
We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CHRIM is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and CHRIM throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all the work that we do.
As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.
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