<p><strong>Ottawa, ON | Full-Time | Permanent</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our client is seeking a Senior Research Scientist</strong> to lead research initiatives that support evidence-based decision-making, policy development, and innovation within the healthcare sector.</p><p><br></p><h4>Responsibilities:</h4><ul><li>Lead quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research projects.</li><li>Design studies, oversee data analysis, and ensure methodological rigor.</li><li>Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for policy and strategy.</li><li>Develop partnerships with healthcare, academic, and regulatory stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare research publications, reports, and presentations.</li><li>Support program evaluation, continuous improvement, and research governance.</li></ul><h4>Qualifications:</h4><ul><li>PhD in Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of research experience, preferably in healthcare, education, or the public sector.</li><li>Strong expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.</li><li>Experience with statistical analysis tools such as R, SAS, SPSS, or NVivo.</li><li>Proven ability to lead complex research projects and communicate findings to diverse audiences.</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement, project management, and analytical skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Job Reference Number: </strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(24, 24, 24);">001268284</span></p>

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