Executive Director - Research Core Facilities and Director of Digital Health Core

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Job Identification

1421

Job Category

Research

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Posting Date

03/03/2024, 10:17 AM

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03/10/2024, 10:17 AM

Job Schedule

Full time

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Director - Research Core Facilities and Director of Digital Health Core is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of activities related to the Division. S/he is responsible for the development of Sidra’s research portfolio and ensuring that planned outcomes are achieved as well as coordination of Bioinformatics, Informatics/scientific computing, and clinical informatics activities between the research and the clinical interfaces.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identifies and articulates the vision, strategic direction, and growth of the Research Branch’s Core Facilities and develops implementation strategies to achieve them.
• Accountable for the financial performance and management of all budgets within the division.
• Accountable for the Division’s performance, customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance of the Division.
• Makes decision on strategic plans which affect the division and complements overall Sidra Research strategy.
• Mentors and oversees the program for Digital Health Sciences.
• Deputizes the Chief Research Officer during his/ her absence, and becomes his delegate and acts within this capacity during his absence.
• Represents the Chief Research Officer in internal/ external meetings when s/he is not present.
• Contributes to the Research branch strategy and setting long term and short term goals.
• Promotes leadership and direction for the development of strategies to promote the recruitment, retention, and direct mission of excellence for the research staff, and collaborates with the Directors to execute the strategies.
• Responsible for the development of an integrated research platform within Sidra, harmonized with the resources available in the Qatar community.
• Facilitates the implementation of the leadership vision by bi-directionally coordinating basic research strategies with translational clinical studies.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of divisional services.
• Sets and achieves targets to drive continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and initiates actions for necessary improvements according to Sidra Board initiatives.
• Ensures effective communication and involvement of all staff within the Division in regards to key decisions and initiatives
• As a member of the Research leadership team, informs the decision making process particularly when significant capital investment in research equipment and infrastructure is projected.
• Establishes guidelines for development of educational programs at all levels to maintain high level of competence among research and research-affiliated staff within his/her division and in harmony with the other divisions.
• Develops a strategic plan to build and grow the division.
• Establishes educational programs to support training activities among research and research-affiliated staff either internally using Sidra resources or by collaborating with other institutions through tele or other audiovisual technology.
• Guides and impacts long term research initiatives and plans of the Division.
• Organizes lecture series, meetings, workshops and other educational activities to support advanced training of Sidra employees involved in research activities.
• Develops and nurtures relationship with other educational institutions in Qatar and abroad to establish scholarly exchange programs at various career stages.
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

Education

M.D. or Ph.D. in a life sciences or related scientific discipline

Experience

15+ years of experience in leadership in complex organizations or a similar academic health center including:

Experience in coordinating multiple research projects.

Extensive experience in leadership in complex organizations or a similar academic health center.

Extensive experience in managing multicultural research environments.

PREFERRED Experience

Research leadership experience in life sciences with at least 5+ years leading complex research projects in a similar field within an academic health center or university with high research activity

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

International recognition as a scientist in a related field.

Academic gravitas and proof of intellectual strength that earns credibility and respect among faculty, staff and administrators in a world-class academic setting.

Demonstrated deep understanding of scientific techniques in related field.

Demonstrated skill in forming strong relationships with other research enterprises.

Demonstrated ability in managing and evaluating personal performance.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Fluency in written and spoken English

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation

Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.

Sidra Medicine is an exciting and dynamic medical, education and research facility in which to work, learn and contribute.

We provide opportunities for professionals to build rewarding careers. No matter where you work in our hospital, you’ll have great benefits and the satisfaction of caring for those in need in our community.