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The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective healthcare across the province. Our valuesCompassion, Respect, Equity, Courage, Innovationreflect our commitment to excellence.As one of Canada's largest academic health science organizations, PHSA leads research to improve health outcomes and enhance the sustainability of BCs healthcare system. Guided by its purpose to inspire and unite specialized teams, and its vision to create an equitable, anti-racist, and culturally safe healthcare system, PHSA is committed to its values and is guided by Coast Salish teachings shared by Knowledge Keeper Sulksun (Shane Pointe).The Chief Administrative Officer Research (CAO Research), reporting to the EVP of Provincial Clinical Policy, Planning, & Partnerships, is a unique opportunity to lead a major academic health sciences organization in Canada. This role involves defining and monitoring research and education performance indicators, collaborating with academic health partners, and providing strategic leadership to align research and education platforms, processes, and policies. The CAO will foster relationships with researchers, health authorities, universities, government, and philanthropic entities to create a supportive research environment that improves health outcomes and supports system sustainability.The ideal candidate is a strategic, future-oriented leader with a proven ability to leverage research opportunities at a system level, translating vision into practical applications. They are collaborative, humble, and experienced in developing science and research partnerships within broad transformational contexts. An effective communicator and relationship builder, the CAO will leverage external opportunities, build coalitions, and work within political, relational, and regulatory contexts to meet strategic goals. They will also ensure that Indigenous-specific anti-racism, cultural safety, and DEI priorities are integrated into organizational practices, demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion.The position offers a salary range of $223,218 $281,960, with starting salary determined based on experience and education, complemented by a competitive benefits package.Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website and submit applications to Shelina Esmail and Matthew Bell. #J-18808-Ljbffr