Talent.com
Confidential
Head of Fundamental ResearchConfidential • Edmonton, Alberta, CA
Head of Fundamental Research

Head of Fundamental Research

Confidential • Edmonton, Alberta, CA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Head of Fundamental Research About the Company International research organization Industry Research Type Privately Held Founded 1982 Employees 51-200 Categories - Consulting & Professional Services - Scientific & Academic Research - Collaboration - Education - Non Profit Specialties - science - research - policy - artificial intelligence - and innovation About the Role The Company is seeking a Head of Fundamental Research to provide strategic leadership for its research portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding activities that encompass early-stage discovery, horizon exploration, research programs, and impact clusters. This senior leadership role involves shaping and stewarding a dynamic portfolio that aligns with the company's mission of driving transformative knowledge and global impact. The Head of Fundamental Research will oversee research programs and impact clusters, integrating foresight and discovery pipeline initiatives to support the company's long-term strategy. Collaboration with internal and external partners is essential to ensure the portfolio remains innovative, rigorous, and globally relevant. Applicants for the Head of Fundamental Research position at the company should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have a proven track record of research contribution. The role requires a deep understanding of research principles, program design, and best practices in research management, as well as experience in a research-focused organization with a background in managing a team of highly engaged researchers. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with the ability to shape research agendas in complex environments, navigate ambiguity, and influence outcomes while building trust across diverse partners and stakeholders. Strong financial acumen, including experience in managing large and complex budgets from various funders, is also a key requirement. The company values a culture that is interdisciplinary, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, and curious, and the Head of Fundamental Research is expected to foster and contribute to this culture. Hiring Manager Title Executive Director, Research Functions - Education/Academic Administration - Non-Profit Management
Create a job alert for this search

Head of Fundamental Research • Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Similar jobs

AI Systems Director at Jobber

JobberEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

Lead revolutionary AI integration at Jobber as the AI Systems Director.Own the transition from basic AI tools to holistic, intelligent business workflows for service industries.In this pivotal lead... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of AI-native Physicist Programs

FirstPrinciplesEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

Become the driving force behind the AI-native Physicist Fellowship at FirstPrinciples Foundation, actively shaping the future of scientific discovery.Your responsibilities will include recruiting e... Show more

 • Promoted

Multimodal Foundations: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of AlbertaEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

Pursue cutting-edge AI research as a Postdoctoral Fellow focused on multimodal models.Collaborate with a leading research group in machine learning and artificial intelligence.This in-person role a... Show more

 • Promoted

Head of Product

Arcadia SearchEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

A top-performing Layer 1 blockchain project—already a top 10 by TVL—is hiring a Head of Product to lead core product strategy across its protocol infrastructure, DeFi stack, and user-facing applica... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Mathematics Researcher (PhD) - 34877

TuringEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Remote
Full-time

Remote contract for PhDs in Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning upto $150/hr, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours.We seek ma... Show more

 • Promoted

Head of Engineering: Remote Open-Source Mission Leader

OpenMinedEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Remote
Full-time

A leading non-profit organization in Canada is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead a rapidly growing engineering team.The role focuses on building an open public network for non-public informatio... Show more

 • Promoted

Local Study Leadership at Parexel

ParexelEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

Elevate clinical study delivery as the Local Study Associate Director at Parexel, ensuring quality and compliance in clinical trials.Lead Local Study Teams to achieve project success.In this role, ... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Head of Engineering for Fintech Platform

KoyfinEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Remote
Full-time

A progressive fintech company in Canada is seeking a Head of Engineering to scale their analytics platform.This role involves defining technical strategy, building a high-performing engineering tea... Show more

 • Promoted

Head of Analytics

David Aplin RecruitingEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Full-time

The Role Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Analytics will lead and evolve the organization’s analytics function (currently 10+ team members).This role is responsible for enabling data-informed deci... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Chemistry PhD Researcher for AI Reasoning

TuringEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Remote
Full-time

A leading AI company is seeking a Remote Chemistry Specialist with a PhD in Chemistry to create and analyze Chemistry problems for large language models.This role offers flexible remote work, requi... Show more

 • Promoted

AI-Focused R&D Leader at Cayenta

Harris ComputerEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

Take on a leadership role as Vice President of Research & Development at Cayenta, driving AI transformation from any location in Canada or the US.Collaborate remotely while overseeing a substantial... Show more

 • Promoted

Head of Engineering

OpenMinedEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

If we are successful, you will lead the engineering team to build the public internet for the world's non-public information — unlocking 1,000,000x more data in every scientific field and industry,... Show more

 • Promoted

Head of Risk - Remote

BitfinexEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Remote
Full-time

Be among the first 25 applicants.Inspired by Bitcoin's vision of financial freedom, we are committed to empowering individuals to transact and connect seamlessly across the globe.From the early day... Show more

 • Promoted

Innovative Chief of Staff Role

Human AgencyEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

Lead transformative projects as a Chief of Staff, focusing on strategic initiatives and operational excellence.This role is designed for proactive individuals ready to influence organizational grow... Show more

 • Promoted

AI Implementation and Research Director

Info-Tech Research GroupEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

Shape the future of applied AI by directing client engagements and system prototyping.This position melds hands-on delivery with innovative research to enhance AI applications.The AI Implementation... Show more

 • Promoted

Head of Product Support

Mechanical OrchardEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

Mechanical Orchard is reinventing how the world’s most critical software gets modernized.We’re an applied AI company focused on one of the hardest problems in enterprise technology: rewriting compl... Show more

 • Promoted

Biotech Co-Founder / Head of Growth (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

EWOREdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Remote
Full-time

Biotech Co-Founder / Head of Growth (100% remote) (m/f/d).Join to apply for the Biotech Co-Founder / Head of Growth (100% remote) (m/f/d) role at EWOR.We are serial entrepreneurs, e.Paul Müller (fo... Show more

 • Promoted

Head of Technology & AI Delivery

Human AgencyEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

A rapidly growing consultancy is looking for a Managing Director of Technology to lead technical delivery for enterprise clients in Vancouver.The role requires ownership of the engineering team and... Show more

 • Promoted

Shape the Future of AI/ML with High-Impact Research Queries

Great Value HiringEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Full-time

Engage as a pivotal AI/ML Research Expert by identifying game-changing questions in your field.Your work could lead to groundbreaking breakthroughs we need to tackle today.This role is crafted for ... Show more

 • Promoted

Human Frontier Collective Remote Fellow

Scale AIEdmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Remote
Full-time

Embark on an impactful journey as a remote Fellow with the Human Frontier Collective, focusing on AI research and collaboration.This opportunity allows you to shape the future of AI while working f... Show more