Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026
Term: Temporary Full Time – Two (2) year contract
Salary: $125,000 - $160,000
Reports To: Chief Scientific Officer
Competition Number: RTF2631
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made through human review and evaluation.
Job Summary
The Director, Platform Operations & Partnerships for ARCHIMEDES (Advanced Research Collaboration for Health Integration, MEDical Exploration and data Synthesis) is a senior operational leader responsible for the operational management, partnership building, and implementation of strategic goals. ARCHIMEDES is a bilingual multi-institutional health data platform developed under the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) program, a $109M initiative funded through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF).
ARCHIMEDES has established its initial data governance framework, foundational infrastructure, ethics and oversight mechanisms, and local operational model. The Director will build on this foundation to drive coordinated execution of strategic goals, broaden institutional participation, and support ARCHIMEDES’ strategic priorities established by the ARCHIMEDES Leadership Committee.
The Director will report to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) Chief Scientific Officer and work in close partnership with the ARCHIMEDES co-Chairs. The Leadership Committee and co-Chairs are responsible for setting the strategic direction, priorities, and long-term objectives of ARCHIMEDES. Under their guidance the Director is responsible for operationalizing these priorities through effective project management, resource allocation, partnership development, performance management, and risk mitigation. The Director will serve as a connecting point between ARCHIMEDES, the Leadership Committee and the BHI Secretariat. They will provide regular reporting on platform operations, budgets, partnerships, sustainability, and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership and Execution
- Translate scientific directions set by the ARCHIMEDES co-Chairs into executable operational workplans, timelines, and deliverables.
- Establish and optimize processes to ensure operational readiness to support increasing volume and complexity of data ingestion and curation, data access requests/approvals, institutional onboarding.
- Provide management and coordination across distributed technical, operational, and institutional resources supporting ARCHIMEDES, ensuring effective collaboration and accountability across participating organizations.
- Liaising closely with ARCHIMEDES co-Chairs while working closely with existing UOHI and McGill-based technical and operational teams to optimize service delivery and avoid duplication of effort.
Governance and Reporting
- Serve as Governance and Secretariat Lead to the ARCHIMEDES Leadership Committee, supporting effective decision-making through coordination of agendas, materials, records of decisions, and follow-up actions.
- Support the development and lead the operational implementation of the ARCHIMEDES strategic plan, translating strategic priorities into coordinated governance, operational actions, and measurable deliverables.
- Lead the ongoing development, refinement, and continuous improvement of governance structures, processes, and reporting mechanisms to ensure effectiveness, transparency, and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Provide regular operational and strategic reporting to the BHI Executive and governance bodies to support oversight, integration, and alignment.
People Leadership and Team Management
- Provide leadership, direction, and management of staff and distributed teams supporting ARCHIMEDES, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and service-oriented culture.
- Establish clear roles, priorities, and performance expectations, ensuring accountability, effective communication, and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Recruit, mentor, and support team members while identifying workforce needs and implementing staffing and succession planning strategies to support long-term growth and sustainability.
Partnership Development and Institutional Expansion
- Serve as a central liaison across partner institutions (UOHI, uOttawa, McGill), ensuring alignment across technical services, infrastructure, governance processes, and user support.
- Lead partnership development and engagement strategies to drive expansion, support awareness, understanding, and adoption of ARCHIMEDES across regional and national organizations (e.g., academic, healthcare, government, and not-for-profit partners).
- Maintain strong collaborative relationships with the BHI Secretariat and affiliated research networks to support strategic alignment and mutually beneficial collaboration. Support the integration of ARCHIMEDES within broader BHI initiatives while leveraging BHI expertise, partnerships, and resources to advance ARCHIMEDES priorities, platform adoption, and shared research objectives.
- Establish and monitor performance metrics related to platform growth, including data contributions, user engagement, and institutional participation and implement improvements to support growth, impact, and long-term sustainability.
Platform Adoption and User Engagement
- Develop and implement strategies to increase platform utilization among researchers, research groups, trainees, and other end-users.
- Monitor and report on user adoption, engagement, satisfaction, and platform impact.
- Identify barriers to platform use and implement improvements that support user experience and uptake.
Financial Management and Sustainability
- Oversee operational budgets, resource allocation and financial planning.
- Ensure efficient deployment and use of resources to support operations and long-term sustainability.
- Oversee the implementation of business models and funding strategies that ensure long-term sustainability beyond initial grant-supported funding.
- Identify and advance opportunities for diversified funding, strategic partnerships, and cost-recovery models.
Risk Management
- Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks related to operations, partnerships, finances, governance, privacy, security, and platform sustainability.
- Provide regular reporting to the Leadership Committee on key risks, mitigation strategies, and emerging operational challenges.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree in business administration, health administration, public administration, health sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive senior roles within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment (healthcare, research, or large-scale programs) involving regional, provincial, and/or national partners.
- Demonstrated senior level experience in management and governance, including leading teams, supporting governing bodies, and navigating complex organizational and multi-stakeholder environments.
- Demonstrated experience in financial management, resource planning, and sustainability of large-scale programs or enterprises is required.
- Demonstrated experience leading operations and implementation of large-scale initiatives, programs, or platforms.
- Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, with experience building partnerships and working across institutions and jurisdictions (e.g., academic, government, healthcare, not-for-profit).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with health data platforms, digital health or research infrastructure initiatives.
- Bilingualism (English/French).
Working Conditions
- This position is hybrid, with a combination of on-site and remote work.
About Us
We are Canada's largest and foremost cardiovascular health centre dedicated to understanding, treating, and preventing heart disease. We deliver high-tech care with a personal touch, shape the way cardiovascular medicine is practiced, and revolutionize cardiac treatment and understanding. We build knowledge through research and translate discoveries into advanced care. We serve the local, national, and international communities as we pioneer a new era in heart health.
To Apply
Please email your cover letter and CV in PDF format to [email protected]
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Applications from Indigenous persons, members of racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities are strongly encouraged.
According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to ensuring barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require – any information you provide will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, and provide the following: an official piece of photo identification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and proof of COVID-19 vaccine.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
