Skills required
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
Director of Canadian Institute of Medicine and Scientific Research
Ongoing
**Volunteer Director Appointment** **Canadian Institute of Medicine and Scientific Research (CIMSR)** **Physicians & Senior Specialist Experts (Canadian Citizens)** The **Canadian Institute of Medicine and Scientific Research (CIMSR)** invites **Canadian physicians and senior specialist experts** to serve in a **Volunteer Director** capacity, contributing to the strategic leadership and governance of an institution dedicated to advancing **ethical medicine and scientific research in Canada**. This role is intended for distinguished professionals who seek to offer **national-level leadership** beyond routine clinical, academic, or research responsibilities, in service of the public good. ### Role Mandate Volunteer Directors will participate in shaping CIMSR’s strategic direction, ensuring that medical and scientific initiatives uphold the highest standards of: * Ethical medical practice * Scholarly integrity and research excellence * Public benefit, accountability, and national impact ### Key Responsibilities Volunteer Directors will: * **Provide strategic leadership and governance oversight** at the institutional level * **Contribute expertise beyond clinical or academic practice** to guide policy, research priorities, and ethical frameworks * **Collaborate with distinguished professionals** across medical, scientific, and interdisciplinary domains * **Strengthen Canada’s national capacity** for ethical research, innovation, and evidence-based advancement ### Eligibility Criteria * Canadian citizenship (required) * Licensed physicians, medical specialists, or senior experts in medicine, biomedical science, public health, or related research fields * Demonstrated record of ethical leadership, professional excellence, and commitment to public service ### Nature of Appointment * Volunteer, non-remunerated Director position * Strategic, advisory, and governance-focused role * Time commitment structured to respect professional obligations ### Contact Qualified individuals who are interested in serving are invited to express their interest by contacting: **📧 [president@cimsr.ca](mailto:president@cimsr.ca)**
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
1. National-Level Impact An opportunity to shape the direction of ethical medicine and scientific research in Canada, influencing standards, priorities, and institutional integrity beyond individual practice. 2. Leadership Beyond Practice Engagement in strategic governance, policy formation, and institutional oversight—expanding one’s leadership footprint beyond clinical, academic, or laboratory roles. 3. Collaboration with Distinguished Peers Participation in a multidisciplinary board
Skills required
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups