Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 18

The base salary will be $88,690 - $126,560 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

Western Research provides strategic and administrative support to foster a culture of research excellence that enhances Western University’s profile on the global stage. We support our scholars through collaboration, communication, and service. Western Research supports a broad definition of research, including discovery, innovation, creativity, and artistic works.

Responsibilities

The Director, International Research provides leadership to strategically advance Western’s global research funding and research partnership portfolio with a focus on institution to institution and/or alliance of institutions models. The role will focus on identifying, developing, and supporting international research funded opportunities beyond North America, including major programs such as Horizon Europe and other global funding streams that will build a record of international partnerships (e.g., Radboud). The Director will lead a team focused on working collaboratively across Western including Western Research, Western International, Faculties, Interdisciplinary Units (e.g., Institutes, Academies) and with external partners to strengthen international research engagement, coordinate institutional efforts to establish and promote international research collaborations through grant applications, grant awards, and post-award activities with the goal to enhance Western’s global research impact and reputation. The role will ensure that international research development activities are aligned with Western’s strategic priorities and are delivered through effective, compliant, and client-focused processes.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline
• Certificate in cultural competency and/or safety; EDID training is preferred
• Certificate in knowledge translation/mobilization would be an asset

Experience:

• 7 years’ experience in a research environment, including senior-level research development or administration
• Experience with international research funding programs and research partnerships such as preparing and writing high quality complex (e.g., consortium) research proposals with a track record of success
• Experience leading complex projects and strategic initiatives
• Experience managing staff and/or cross-functional teams
• Experience with international travel and brokering relationships with international partners

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of international research funding landscapes (e.g., Horizon Europe and global funding programs)
• In-depth knowledge of the regulations and guidelines governing research in both a Canadian and international academic environment
• Openness to recognize when change is necessary, and to develop, implement and lead effective change management strategies
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people and of best approaches for creating a shared vision
• Ability to maintain and develop an effective network of contacts that provide information regarding emergent opportunities and best practices
• Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
• Ability to deal confidentially with information that has financial, political, regulatory and reputational implications
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals
• Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the leadership team
• Ability to recommend controls to manage operational and legal risks
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
• Capacity to think and act at a strategic level and achieve operational requirements

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.