ovarian cancer canada

vice president, mission

Position Overview

Organization: Ovarian Cancer Canada

Title: Vice President, Mission

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Remote position, located anywhere in Canada. Occasional need to be in the office at 4211 Yonge Street, Suite 316, Toronto, Ontario.

Team: The Vice President oversees a team of seven, with subject matter experts leading research, advocacy, programs, and knowledge mobilization.

Compensation: $150,000 to $170,000, plus a comprehensive benefits and vacation package. Compensation will be determined commensurate with experience.

Use of AI: Artificial intelligence is not currently used to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process.

Is This You?

You are a mission‑driven executive who brings together scientific insight, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for people affected by ovarian cancer. You understand the power of integrating research, advocacy, and patient programs, and you are energized by the opportunity to lead work that directly influences survival, quality of life, and system‑level change.

You are a big‑picture thinker who also knows how to operationalize strategy. You excel at translating bold organizational goals into clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and aligned action across teams. You bring credibility in research and comfort navigating scientific complexity, and you ground decisions in evidence, data, and lived experience. You move easily between conversations with researchers, clinicians, policymakers, donors, and community partners.

You are a collaborative, people‑first leader who builds trust quickly and leads with transparency, curiosity, and purpose. You know how to inspire a multidisciplinary team, strengthen cross‑functional alignment, and create the conditions for high performance. You are motivated by OCC’s unapologetic mission and ready to help drive the bold action required to change the future of ovarian cancer in Canada.

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