Assistant Vice-President Research Services

Lead McGill University’s research services and strategy with expertise in sponsored research administration and institutional planning. This senior leadership role advances support across the research funding lifecycle.Reporting to the Vice-President (Research & Innovation), the Assistant Vice-President oversees research development and sponsored research services. The position supports researchers, faculties, affiliated hospitals, and research institutes while strengthening service standards, coordination, accountability, and organizational capacity. It also advises senior leaders on policy, infrastructure, metrics, governance, and funding opportunities.Key Responsibilities:
Lead major institutional research initiatives and funding competitionsOversee sponsored research services throughout the funding lifecycleDevelop high-value proposals, partnerships, and implementation plansStrengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and researcher service deliveryRepresent McGill on internal and external committeesRequirements:
Graduate degreeProgressive senior leadership in research administration, strategy, or developmentExperience within a large, complex organizationKnowledge of the Canadian research funding landscapeBilingualism in English and FrenchShape McGill’s research enterprise through strategic leadership, sponsored research services, partnerships, and funding development.
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