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 : 7863

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Classification: Medical
Salary/Rate of pay: Medical Director Rates

Final date to receive applications: Will be posted until filled.

Application requirements:

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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…