Associate Director, Sandra Rotman Centre for Health Sector Strategy

Date Posted: 04/04/2025
Req ID: 42402
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise - Here’s where it changes - to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

The Sandra Rotman Centre for Health Sector Strategy is a research, education and policy centre at the Rotman School of Management aimed at generating insights for governments, organizations and other key stakeholders facing complex healthcare challenges.

The Associate Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, advisory and managerial oversight in directing the activities of the Sandra Rotman Centre for Health Sector Strategy at the Rotman School of Management in collaboration with the Academic Director of the Centre. The Associate Director will develop long-term plans and strategies for the Centre and management of Centre staff, will organize events of the Centre, will oversee the research fellows program, and will manage the budgets and financial administration of the Centre. The incumbent also drafts various position papers and reports, with direction provided by the Academic Director, represents the Centre with various stakeholder groups, including alumni, potential donors, other faculties at U of T, government and policy leaders, senior executives and other professionals, oversees all external communications, and collaborates on grant writing and fundraising activities with Centre faculty. The Associate Director also will lead efforts aimed at student engagement, including working with the Healthcare Management Association (the MBA student club) and work-study students.

The incumbent is accountable for all administrative functions related to the Centre and its performance including management of Centre staff, budgets and planning, and is the primary contact for all matters relating to the Centre.

This position requires maturity, business acumen and knowledge of the health and healthcare & life-science eco systems to represent the Rotman School and the Centre with credibility and trust.

EDUCATION:

A Master’s degree in a health related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstration of academic excellence is preferred.

Background in the healthcare and/or life sciences sector is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 5 years of related management or supervisory experience.

Experience working with senior management levels in government/industry/academia preferred.

Demonstrated experience in managing and leading staff and team.

SKILLS:

Strategic planning, budget and financial management, project and event management, research skills.

Strong verbal and written communication skills along with proven networking and relationship development and management capabilities.

Success will require organization, strong planning skills and the ability to be self-motivated as well as flexible and adaptable.

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills, strong organizational abilities, superb presentation skills and ability to deal effectively with highly diverse and demanding communities of stakeholders

Maturity and professionalism to deal with senior executives is essential. Demonstrated decision- making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic and culturally diverse environment. Tact, cultural sensitivity, discretion, sensitivity to confidential matters. Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Decision-making, creative problem solving and independent judgment, critical thinking, political acumen, negotiation and persuasion skills.

Must be self-motivated and confident with sound judgment and keen diplomatic skills.

OTHER:

Strong computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are a must; knowledge of data management is a positive.

Discretion, tact, sensitivity, political skill and diplomacy are requirements of the job, as are creative problem solving, teamwork, and process management capability.

Demonstrated commitment to and interest in issues related to healthcare and the life sciences.

Closing Date: 04/17/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $104,818 - $122,290 -- Broadband Salary Range: $104,818 - $174,698
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial