Director, Health Partnerships

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

In the School of Medicine, we are committed to shaping the future of healthcare through innovative education, groundbreaking research, and community engagement. As we embark on this journey to redefine medical education, we are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission.

We envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care, community-level settings and patient-centred environments. Our curriculum considers social, environmental and prevention contexts while seeking to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices. As we establish the School of Medicine in Surrey, B.C., we will foster our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners who will help us meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve.

We seek to improve access to primary care throughout the province while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented toward measurable and socially accountable outcomes.

The Director, Health Partnerships will play a key leadership role in establishing and advancing strategic partnerships that support the delivery of high-quality medical education across British Columbia. The position will develop and maintain strong relationships with health authorities, healthcare organizations, government, academic institutions, clinicians, Indigenous communities, and other partners to expand clinical training opportunities and strengthen the School of Medicine’s distributed education model.

As the School continues to grow, the Director will lead the development of partnership frameworks, agreements, policies, and governance structures that support clinical placements, preceptor recruitment, site readiness, and sustainable partner relationships. Key priorities will include advancing the rural integration strategy, strengthening relationships across BC’s health authorities, expanding clinical training capacity, and developing innovative partnership models. This is an opportunity to help shape the infrastructure and future direction of a new medical school while making a meaningful impact on medical education, healthcare partnerships, and communities across British Columbia.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative healthcare leader with extensive experience in partnership development, negotiation, policy, governance, and stakeholder relations. They will bring a strong understanding of complex healthcare and academic environments and the ability to navigate regulatory, operational, and organizational priorities. Success in this role requires exceptional communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building skills, along with sound judgment and political acumen.

The candidate should be skilled at building trusted relationships with health authorities, government, clinicians, academic partners, and Indigenous communities. They will demonstrate strong strategic planning, project, financial, and risk management abilities, while leading teams and initiatives through complexity, change, and growth.

Full Job Description

Master’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related discipline with seven years of relevant senior management experience in the healthcare sector, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Strategic Health Partnership Development – Expertise in establishing, negotiating, and managing complex partnerships, clinical agreements, and contracts within healthcare environments.
• Policy & Governance…