Senior Director, Clinical Trials Performance & Head of Operations, SPHERE CRO

CONTACT INFORMATION If you are interested in being considered for this exciting and impactful opportunity, please submit your cover letter and current resume by email to Chris Sawyer, Senior Consultant, at chris.sawyer@lhhknightsbridge.com . THE ORGANIZATION Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Research is a cornerstone of Unity Health Toronto’s mission, bringing together world-class scientists, clinician-researchers, trainees, and research staff to advance discoveries that improve patient care and strengthen health systems. With internationally recognized strengths across clinical, scientific, and population health research, Unity Health is committed to translating innovative research into meaningful impact for patients, communities, and the broader healthcare system. THE OPPORTUNITY Clinical trials are a key part of Unity Health Toronto's *Exceptional Care Without Exception* strategic plan, advancing research excellence across the network while providing patients with access to innovative therapeutics that may not otherwise be available. SPHERE CRO , one of Canada's leading academically-affiliated Contract Research Organizations (CRO), complements this work by delivering end-to-end clinical research services to academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industry partners, including site management, project management, data management and technologies, regulatory affairs, biostatistics, and patient engagement. A newly-created role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Research, and overseeing a team of approximately 50 people, the Senior Director will lead the execution of Unity’s clinical trials strategy, including the build of the Central Clinical Trials Unit, the adoption of key technologies such as the enterprise deployment of the clinical trials management system, and initiatives that position Unity’s sites as a global leader in clinical trials performance. The Senior Director will also lead the Industry Preferred Partnership Model, further fostering relationships with existing global pharmaceutical partners while pursuing new partnerships aligned with Unity’s clinical trials strategy. In addition, the role will oversee the financial and operational performance of SPHERE CRO, with full accountability for business development, client relationships, strategy, operations, and Profit and Loss (P&L) oversight. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE * 10+ years of senior leadership experience in strategy and operations with a pharmaceutical portfolio including focus on research and development, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO). * MBA, Master of Science, or equivalent degree in