Associate Director, Donor Policies & Studies

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site, with Ottawa (1800 Alta Vista Drive) being a preferred work location , and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category : Innovation, research and science

Job posting ID : 7863

​Employment status : Regular full-time

Classification : Medical

Salary / Rate of pay : Medical Director Rates

Application deadline : Will be posted until filled.

Application requirements :

• To apply for this position, please visit .
• For more information, please email Paul Marshall at .

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Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is seeking an Associate Medical Director, Donation Policy and Studies (Associate Medical Director), reporting to the Medical Director, Donation Policy and Studies (Medical Director). The Associate Medical Director is a full-time role and is viewed as a likely successor to the Medical Director. The Donation Policy and Studies group focuses on biomedical donor research, epidemiology and social science research, focusing on donor related items such as safety, wellness, behaviour, motivation, and public and population health. This dynamic team leads evidence-based initiatives that inform national donation strategies and advance understanding of donor engagement across Canada.

The Associate Medical Director will be responsible for assisting with the leadership of donor health at CBS and ensuring that donation policies are relevant and aligned with evolving science and best practices. They will develop recommendations regarding policies affecting the safety and security of the blood supply, from the donor and recipient perspective, and will assess the impact and effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies. They will also develop key performance indicators, evaluate research outcomes and improve processes. Furthermore, the Associate Medical Director will build and nurture relationships with external partners, including other blood operators and academic institutions, and will facilitate collaboration and partnerships to enhance CBS’ capabilities and to promote knowledge sharing. The Associate Medical Director will play a leadership role on internal and external committees and will actively engage in national and international conferences. Finally, the Associate Medical Director will work closely with the CBS Donor Engagement & Corporate Reputation team by participating in media relations and stakeholder engagement activities.

As an ideal candidate, you have an MD degree, with specialty training in a relevant field and an academic appointment being considered assets. You have five years of related experience, including leadership, strategy and policy development within a complex organization and representing an organization externally. You possess strong analytical abilities, coupled with effective problem solving and decision-making skills, and you are a highly capable written and verbal communicator. You also have a proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders at all levels. You are known for your integrity, collaboration, adaptability, respect, and excellence in every situation and for your highly strategic and forward-thinking approach. This is a multifaceted role, both medically and organizationally, and requires a physician leader who places a high value on innovation and developing highly collaborative relationships to continue to advance the mission of CBS.

Are you ready to embark on a meaningful and inspiring journey, where what you do matters? Be part of Canada’s lifeline. Because we can all be the reason, the connection, that keeps Canadians living. To apply for this position, please visit . For more information, please email Paul Marshall at .

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. Canadian Blood Services is committed to reflecting Canada’s population in its organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

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