Director, Signature Initatives - Altis Recruitment (Mississauga)

Location: Hybrid, Toronto, ON Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Duration: Contract Backfill, Maternity Leave Coverage About the Opportunity

An established organization in the healthcare and social impact space is seeking a Director, Signature Initiatives to lead a portfolio of high‑impact programs focused on advancing health equity across Canada. This leadership opportunity will oversee flagship initiatives in women's health and access to essential medicines, helping shape long‑term strategies that create meaningful and measurable outcomes for underserved communities. In this role, you will work closely with executive leaders, external partners, and cross‑functional teams to drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and expand the reach of critical health programs. This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of nationally recognized initiatives while balancing strategic vision with practical execution. What’s In It for You

Join an organization committed to improving health outcomes and advancing equity across Canada Collaborate with passionate leaders, partners, and subject matter experts who are driving meaningful change Lead high‑visibility initiatives with executive‑level exposure and influence Contribute to innovative programs that address complex healthcare challenges Work within a culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and purpose‑driven leadership Your Responsibilities

You’ll lead the development and execution of long‑term strategies for women's health and essential medicines initiatives, establishing explicit impact goals and multi‑year roadmaps You’ll evaluate existing programs and identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and enhanced community impact In this role, you’ll steward a diverse portfolio of external partnerships, assessing effectiveness and identifying new opportunities to strengthen the broader ecosystem You’ll oversee impact measurement, performance reporting, and investment strategies to maximize outcomes and resource allocation You’ll collaborate with product, health, marketing, operations, and corporate teams to align initiatives with organizational priorities You’ll guide cross‑functional planning and execution while influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization You’ll provide mentorship and leadership to a direct report, fostering accountability, growth, and operational excellence Skills and Qualifications

8+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, public health, social impact, nonprofit, charitable, or related sectors Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, strategic partnerships, or large‑scale initiatives Strong strategic planning, portfolio management, and business case development capabilities Experience with impact measurement, governance, performance management, and reporting frameworks Proven ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups without direct authority Exceptional executive‑level communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced PowerPoint skills, along with strong project leadership and change management experience

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