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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Canada | Remote

nHeadway Search Group is leading a national search for a Chief Executive Officer to guide a respected Canadian medical specialty association through its next phase of strategic execution, stakeholder alignment, and organizational leadership.n

This is a consequential leadership mandate within a physician-led, member-based organization operating at the intersection of healthcare, advocacy, education, and research. The CEO will play a central role in advancing the voice and impact of a national clinical community while ensuring robust internal execution and alignment.

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The organization has recently emerged from a meaningful period of renewal, with strengthened financial footing, improved member engagement, and modernized governance. The next CEO will build on this foundation, sustaining momentum on a multi-year strategic plan while expanding external influence and deepening relationships across a complex healthcare ecosystem.

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The CEO will also support the organization’s broader medical and academic mandate, including engagement with national and international partners, affiliated foundations, and stewardship of a highly regarded peer-reviewed specialty journal that plays a key role in advancing clinical research and practice.

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In this role, you will:

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- Provide enterprise leadership across strategy, operations, governance support, membership, communications, and core programming
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- Strengthen the effectiveness, clarity, and engagement of a distributed national team
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- Partner closely with a volunteer Board of physician leaders, ensuring strong reporting, alignment,



and disciplined execution
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- Build productive relationships with members, committee and section leaders, academic stakeholders, foundation partners, and external collaborators
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- Advance the organization’s advocacy priorities within the Canadian healthcare system and broader policy landscape
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- Ensure the organization continues to deliver meaningful value to its members and remains a trusted voice within the medical community
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nThe early mandate is clear:n

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- Build trusted relationships quickly with the Board, staff, and key stakeholders
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- Develop a sharp understanding of the organization’s culture, operations, and strategic priorities
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- Reinforce communication norms and decision-making discipline
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- Sustain a strong, aligned team culture while supporting the next phase of organizational growth and impact
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nWe are interested in speaking with leaders who bring:n

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- Senior leadership experience in a complex, stakeholder-driven environment
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- Experience working closely with a Board and navigating the governance–management interface
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- Strength in financial stewardship, planning, and organizational leadership
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- A track record of building healthy, accountable, high-performing teams
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- The judgment and influence required to lead in a physician-led, volunteer-driven environment
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- Experience in healthcare, professional associations, academic institutions, or other mission-driven organizations is strongly preferred
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nThis is a remote leadership role with some travel required for Board meetings, national events, and stakeholder engagement.

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📌 Chief Executive Officer (Canada)
🏢 Headway Search Group
📍 Canada