Lead McGill University’s research services and strategy with expertise in sponsored research administration and institutional planning. This senior leadership role advances support across the research funding lifecycle.
Reporting to the Vice-President (Research & Innovation), the Assistant Vice-President oversees research development and sponsored research services. The position supports researchers, faculties, affiliated hospitals, and research institutes while strengthening service standards, coordination, accountability, and organizational capacity. It also advises senior leaders on policy, infrastructure, metrics, governance, and funding opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead major institutional research initiatives and funding competitions
Oversee sponsored research services throughout the funding lifecycle
Develop high-value proposals, partnerships, and implementation plans
Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and researcher service delivery
Represent McGill on internal and external committees
Requirements:

Graduate degree
Progressive senior leadership in research administration, strategy, or development
Experience within a large, complex organization
Knowledge of the Canadian research funding landscape
Bilingualism in English and French
Shape McGill’s research enterprise through strategic leadership, sponsored research services, partnerships, and funding development.

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Assistant Vice-President Research Services