About the role

Direction des programmes de recherche, alliances universitaires et stratégie de durabilité chez Mila, pôle montréalais d’intelligence artificielle. Supervision des équipes, du membership professoral et du Conseil scientifique.

Responsibilities

Manage strategic and foundational relationships with Mila’s partner academic institutions, including monitoring and managing affiliation agreements
Orchestrate the full lifecycle of Mila faculty membership, from institutional recruitment through evaluation and renewal
Establish and optimize administrative processes that facilitate the onboarding of faculty members
Plan, organize, and provide strategic follow-up for meetings of Mila’s Scientific Advisory Board
Prepare agendas and briefing materials, and ensure the implementation of Board decisions
Facilitate the flow of information between scientific bodies and other stakeholders
Supervise and guide the team responsible for major research programs, including CIFAR Chairs
Serve as a subject-matter expert and escalation point to ensure compliance, reporting, and process optimization for funding programs
Lead and manage the team responsible for the institutional sustainability strategy
Support the integration of environmental responsibility principles and best environmental practices into the research ecosystem and operations

Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in university administration or research management
Demonstrated experience managing personnel and leading teams of professionals or managers
Master’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and significant professional experience
Understanding of the academic research and innovation ecosystem
Collaborative leadership, strong ability to synthesize information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an extremely agile and rapidly evolving environment
Strong analytical skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and the ability to manage complex processes involving multiple stakeholders
Strong political acumen and diplomacy, with a demonstrated ability to engage with, influence, and build trusting relationships with decision-making bodies
Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written; English is essential for regular interaction with the English-speaking network, stakeholders, and academic community

Comprehensive group insurance plan (health, dental, disability, life, travel insurance, and supplemental benefits)
Employee and family assistance program
Access to telemedicine services
Vacation policy providing a minimum of 20 vacation days from the date of hire
Retirement savings plan with a 4% employer contribution
Generous flexible spending allowance to personalize benefits, including lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance coverage, additional vacation days, and an increased employer contribution to the retirement plan
Flexible schedule, summer hours, and telework opportunities
Workplace in the heart of Little Italy, in the Mile Ex neighbourhood, close to public transit
A team of experts in their respective fields
A collaborative and inclusive work environment