Research Lead - WIHV
Top Benefits
About the role
Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity Duration: March 31, 2026 Type: New This position is based within the Centre for Digital Health Evaluation (CDHE) and the Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care (WIHV) . The successful candidate will work under the leadership of Dr. Onil Bhattacharyya, Director of WIHV. CDHE conducts timely, real-world evaluations of digital health tools to determine whether they are effective, equitable, scalable, and safe. Our work spans virtual care, remote monitoring, digital diagnostics, AI, and other innovations designed to improve care access, equity, patient and provider experience, and health system sustainability. We work closely with governments, clinicians, innovators, vendors, and communities to ensure that evidence informs decision-making and long-term impact.
This is a collaborative, high-impact role ideal for someone with a background in health services research, digital health, or health policy, and a passion for producing actionable evidence in partnership with system stakeholders. The successful candidate will also contribute to mentoring students, trainees, and staff, and to fostering an inclusive, learning-focused team environment.
Summary Of Duties, But Not Limited To
- Participate partially or fully in all stages of research studies
- Assist in the preparation of grant proposals to funding agencies
- Assist in the preparation of proposals for additional funding sources (e.g., Ministry of Health)
- Provide mentorship and supervision to research coordinators, assistants, students, and fellows, supporting their integration into the team and professional development
- Conduct literature searches of different methodologic approaches
- Apply a variety of methodologic approaches in the pursuit of research objectives, by directing or carrying out such methodologies as surveys and questionnaires, participant observation, interviews, or other investigative techniques
- Participate in recruitment processes as needed
- Prepare materials for presentations
- Develop drafts of manuscripts and knowledge translation materials for publication and distribution (e.g., video, webinar, infographics), and revise as required based on research team and advisory group input
- Contribute toward development of guidelines, procedures, and standards
- Ensure that the rights and well‐being of human subjects are respected and protected in the conduct of research
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of collected data
- Conduct data analyses using statistical software and interprets results
- Utilize study findings in the development and writing of grant proposals for new research activities
- Adjust project budgets and spending priorities; submitting changes to funders for approval where required
- Work with Research Grants Coordinator to set up new cost centres
- Supervise the team’s research coordinators, research assistants, and research volunteers
- Support the team’s students and ensures their operational integration within the organization
- Maintain all project materials, records, and equipment in a confidential location
- Lead any relevant Research Ethics Board (REB) applications
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications
- Completed master's degree in a related field
- At least five years of experience working in research with a focus on program evaluation and health services research
- Demonstrated ability to supervise research assistants, and/or graduate students in research
- Knowledge of, and experience with, user centered design methodology and integration of design approaches
- Expertise in qualitative methods, including, for example, thematic analyses and exploration of barriers and enablers to behaviour change
- Experience with qualitative software such as NVivo
- Exercises considerable judgment and decision making in selecting methodologies, content of teaching materials, data collection/analysis, etc.
- Expresses complex scientific/medical concepts effectively
- Personable, with strong relational and communication skills (oral and written)
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Works well under pressure and uses good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
- Able to work independently, with minimal direction from investigator
- Experience working collaboratively in a team environment
- Good work and attendance record required
- Demonstrated WCH vision mission and values
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
- Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
- Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
About Women's College Hospital
For more than 100 years Women’s College Hospital has been developing revolutionary advances in healthcare. Today, WCH is a world leader in health of women and Canada’s leading, academic ambulatory hospital. WCH advocates for the health of all women and ensures that their needs are reflected in the care they receive. We’re also delivering innovative solutions that address Canada’s most pressing issues related to population health, patient experience and system costs.
At Women's College Hospital, our greatest strength is in our people. We recognize this, and are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a work environment based on equity, respect, and working together in caring, inter-professional teams. There are exciting career opportunities in various areas throughout the hospital. Please follow the link below to see what positions we have available.
Research Lead - WIHV
Top Benefits
About the role
Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.
Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity Duration: March 31, 2026 Type: New This position is based within the Centre for Digital Health Evaluation (CDHE) and the Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care (WIHV) . The successful candidate will work under the leadership of Dr. Onil Bhattacharyya, Director of WIHV. CDHE conducts timely, real-world evaluations of digital health tools to determine whether they are effective, equitable, scalable, and safe. Our work spans virtual care, remote monitoring, digital diagnostics, AI, and other innovations designed to improve care access, equity, patient and provider experience, and health system sustainability. We work closely with governments, clinicians, innovators, vendors, and communities to ensure that evidence informs decision-making and long-term impact.
This is a collaborative, high-impact role ideal for someone with a background in health services research, digital health, or health policy, and a passion for producing actionable evidence in partnership with system stakeholders. The successful candidate will also contribute to mentoring students, trainees, and staff, and to fostering an inclusive, learning-focused team environment.
Summary Of Duties, But Not Limited To
- Participate partially or fully in all stages of research studies
- Assist in the preparation of grant proposals to funding agencies
- Assist in the preparation of proposals for additional funding sources (e.g., Ministry of Health)
- Provide mentorship and supervision to research coordinators, assistants, students, and fellows, supporting their integration into the team and professional development
- Conduct literature searches of different methodologic approaches
- Apply a variety of methodologic approaches in the pursuit of research objectives, by directing or carrying out such methodologies as surveys and questionnaires, participant observation, interviews, or other investigative techniques
- Participate in recruitment processes as needed
- Prepare materials for presentations
- Develop drafts of manuscripts and knowledge translation materials for publication and distribution (e.g., video, webinar, infographics), and revise as required based on research team and advisory group input
- Contribute toward development of guidelines, procedures, and standards
- Ensure that the rights and well‐being of human subjects are respected and protected in the conduct of research
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of collected data
- Conduct data analyses using statistical software and interprets results
- Utilize study findings in the development and writing of grant proposals for new research activities
- Adjust project budgets and spending priorities; submitting changes to funders for approval where required
- Work with Research Grants Coordinator to set up new cost centres
- Supervise the team’s research coordinators, research assistants, and research volunteers
- Support the team’s students and ensures their operational integration within the organization
- Maintain all project materials, records, and equipment in a confidential location
- Lead any relevant Research Ethics Board (REB) applications
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Qualifications
- Completed master's degree in a related field
- At least five years of experience working in research with a focus on program evaluation and health services research
- Demonstrated ability to supervise research assistants, and/or graduate students in research
- Knowledge of, and experience with, user centered design methodology and integration of design approaches
- Expertise in qualitative methods, including, for example, thematic analyses and exploration of barriers and enablers to behaviour change
- Experience with qualitative software such as NVivo
- Exercises considerable judgment and decision making in selecting methodologies, content of teaching materials, data collection/analysis, etc.
- Expresses complex scientific/medical concepts effectively
- Personable, with strong relational and communication skills (oral and written)
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Works well under pressure and uses good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
- Able to work independently, with minimal direction from investigator
- Experience working collaboratively in a team environment
- Good work and attendance record required
- Demonstrated WCH vision mission and values
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
- Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
- Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
About Women's College Hospital
For more than 100 years Women’s College Hospital has been developing revolutionary advances in healthcare. Today, WCH is a world leader in health of women and Canada’s leading, academic ambulatory hospital. WCH advocates for the health of all women and ensures that their needs are reflected in the care they receive. We’re also delivering innovative solutions that address Canada’s most pressing issues related to population health, patient experience and system costs.
At Women's College Hospital, our greatest strength is in our people. We recognize this, and are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a work environment based on equity, respect, and working together in caring, inter-professional teams. There are exciting career opportunities in various areas throughout the hospital. Please follow the link below to see what positions we have available.