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Join to apply for the Director - Discovery Research Program role at Movember2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Director - Discovery Research Program role at MovemberGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from MovemberWe are seeking a Director - Discovery Research Program to join our Melbourne team.The research capacity of the Movember Institute of Men''s Health is being met by a major investment in building a mens health research workforce and, ensuring growth of the sector by producing leaders who will seed research programs and support career pathways in mens health for future generations of researchers inside and outside of Movember.The Institute supports a connected cohort of early and mid career mens health researchers (PhD Candidates, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Senior Researchers) across its markets and offers a structured program of career mentorship and collaboration to these researchers individually and collectively as an international cohort.The successful candidate will have responsibility for the Institutes discovery research program, which seeks to achieve the strategic goal of building the mens health research field.Given the discovery research program is a new program of work, the successful candidate will need to be highly motivated with the demonstrated capacity to embark on the establishment of a novel research program delivered by external partners, with an international footprint. This will involve initial grant scope and design, supporting contracting, reviewing applications, convening, connecting and mentoring successful grantees to support long-term research field building.This includes;Establishment and ImplementationIn collaboration with the Global Director, Men''s Health Research, establish and subsequently lead the discovery research program in line with board-approved timelines, expected outcomes and KPIs across 6 international markets.Initiate and oversee grant peer review and selection processes for external researchers to be funded by the Institute, with the support of our grant management team, for external PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral Fellows, and Senior Leadership (Professorial) Fellows (part-time).Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements across international jurisdictions.Stakeholder & Partnership DevelopmentLead strategic international convening events (i.e., international conference and workshops) for the Institutes funded researchers contributing to knowledge translation and networking.Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders (i.e., academic institutions) and broader networks (i.e., healthcare organizations and funding partners).Identify and develop strategic partnerships to enhance research capacity and impact.Establish effective ways of working with our key stakeholders within and across markets.Program Evaluation & Impact AssessmentImplement metrics/systems to track the effectiveness and impact of funded research and researchers over the long term.Monitor annual performance of grant recipients (i.e., PhD Fellows, Postdoctoral Fellows) relative to expected progress and KPIs, including initiating and assessing outcomes of corrective action (if needed).Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting (e.g., to Movember Board, Annual Impact Report).Team Management & DevelopmentDevelop and direct the mentoring program of scientific staff within the Institute.Build team capacity through ongoing professional development opportunities.Manage internal Institute grants offered to PhD Fellows and Postdoctoral Fellows funded by the Institute.Manage support for academic publications emanating from Institute researchers (i.e., provision of open access funding from the Institute).Thought Leadership and Strategic ThinkingActively contribute to scientific leadership of the adjacent community-based program (where a significant research and evidence building component exists).Actively participate as a senior leader within the Institute, including involvement in thought leadership both internally, and externally, through coordination of, and contribution to academic opinion pieces with Institute international colleagues.Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the Institute, including raising the profile of the Institutes impact programs and research.Contribute to strategic thinking, supporting the Institutes research capacity building agenda.For This Role, You''ll NeedPhD in a discipline relevant to mens health (including mental health)Minimum of 6-8 years experience in scientific research in men''s health or a related disciplineEstablished research expertise evidenced by significant experience in a leadership role in developing and managing programsStrong stakeholder management skillsProven ability to mentor & develop junior researchers and staff including graduate research supervision of Master''s students and PhD candidatesTrack record in academic publication and academic reputation (i.e., journal articles, citations, h-index)Prior success with external funding (i.e., successful research grants) and eagerness to support Institute researchers with their own grant applicationsStrong knowledge of research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), and data analysisDemonstrated experience in managing key challenges associated with research projects, including governance, ethical approvals, contract management and performance measurementKnowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines for researchBudget management experience for large research programs or departmentDesirableUnderstanding of current men''s health issues, research gaps, and emerging trends and the social determinants of health as they relate to men''s health outcomesEstablished profile in mens heath research and demonstrated expertise in at least one specialized area of men''s health (e.g., prostate cancer, cardiovascular health, mental health, reproductive health)Experience working with underserved or marginalized populationsRegistered / licenced health practitionerPrior experience in a research-based organisationLeadership of international research projectsPrior participation in research grant review as a panel memberGood CauseWorking for Movember, youll help raise millions for mens health (not for a CEOs bonus). And all those dollars do a whole lotta good. Weve funded cancer research. Created lifesaving medicines. And helped make cancer treatments less one-size-fits-all, and more specific to each patients needs.Were even calling for governments worldwide to get it together on mens health. By meeting directly with policymakers so they change the systems that change mens health.Good VibesThe vibes arent just for Fridays even though we start weekends early nine months of the year. Here, it always feels like something bigs about to happen. Be it an office-wide surprise birthday party (with cake!) or an impromptu all-staff boogie.Come the hairy season, the energy gets silly. Were talking celebrity visits. Live stunts on-site for TV and radio. And when we hit a fundraising milestone, the office gong might even go off. And that means one thing: its conga time.Good CrewLets just get this out of the way: big egos need not apply. Were all about straight-up solid human beings out to do meaningful work. People wholl help you reach career-best moments. And give you the freedom to get there the best way you see fit.Hybrid remote working is the norm. And in the office, you can sit where you please. Who knows? On any given day you could even end up desk buddies with the man who started this all.Flexible hybrid working from home and our modern Richmond officeFinish work at 2pm on Fridays (Dec-Aug)NFP salary packaging (pay less tax)13 weeks paid parental leave and 5 weeks annual leaveFun & collaborative culture with employee social eventsFree Headspace subscription and other wellbeing initiativeRelaxed dress codeBoy, do we know the feeling of being judged. (Over how we look, and other things that shouldnt matter.) Being different is how we started. And its also helped us raise $1 billion for mens health. So, we know the power of diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.And another impressive number is our WGEA gender pay gap: it sits at a big, fat, round 0%. If youve got the relevant skills and the right attitude, let nothing stand in your way of firing off your application.Do you want to DO GOOD?If so, wed love to hear from you.Movember is the global leader in mens health. Our focus is on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. 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