Call for Nominations for Two N2 Volunteer Board Members

Company Name: N2 Canada

Job Type: Volunteer

Job Location: Remote

Application deadline: November 22, 2024

Company Website: www.n2canada.ca

Application email / URL: n2@n2canada.ca

N2 is calling for nominations for two Board of Directors positions. Elections will be held at the AGM in February 2025. We are seeking dedicated, qualified, Canadian, research minded individuals who have the skills and time to actively participate on our Board of Directors. 

We are looking for individuals within our member organizations with senior leadership experience. Previous Board experience is an asset. This is an opportunity to make a difference for clinical research in Canada in guiding N2 in our priorities as a national voice and to advocate on behalf of a broad range of stakeholders that have an impact on the efficiency and quality of clinical trials conducted in Canada. Other leadership experience and knowledge in the following areas are an asset: 

  • Industry sector 
  • Financial reporting and budgeting 
  • Information Technology 
  • Patient/Participant Engagement 

In addition, preference will be given to candidates from equity-denied communities, Patient Partners, and people from geographic regions not represented by existing Board members (e.g., Quebec, Prairies, North). 

Board of Director Responsibilities includes: 

  • Participate in development of the strategic direction for the organization; 
  • Monitor the organization’s performance to achieve the vision and mission of N2; 
  • Review and assess financial viability and sustainability of the organization and participate in the approval of the budget; 
  • Prepare for and attend quarterly Board meetings and participate or lead on at least one standing committee of the Board (Executive, Finance or Governance), 
  • Participate in an annual conference and full day strategic session; 
  • Prepare/review necessary policy and by-law amendments; 
  • Actively contribute to the functioning of the Board; 

Time Commitment: 10 hours per month 

Term: Three-year term (max of 2 terms) 

Location: Remote 

Please forward nominations, by Nov 22, 2024, along with the candidate’s resume and letter of interest to Michelle Moldofsky, Chair, Governance and Nominations Committee of the Board at n2@n2canada.ca (please note, ‘Board of Directors position’ in subject line). 

Election of the eligible nominated candidates will take place in early February. 

N2 is a not-for-profit incorporated organization and an alliance of Canadian research networks and organizations working to enhance national clinical research capability and capacity. Bringing together trialists and clinical research professionals from across the country, N2 provides a common platform for sharing best practices, resources and research-related content to ensure efficient and high-quality research, integrity of clinical practices and accountability.