Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to education, research and health care of international standard. The Head of Shared Research Services (SRS) is a senior leadership position with institutional responsibility for strategic direction, leadership and oversight of shared research administration and support services across the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS). The role leads the continuous enhancement of a service-oriented, high-performing research environment, working closely with faculty, academic departments, research teams and the Research Office, identifying operational barriers to research and strengthening research administration processes, infrastructure and service quality. Reports to the Dean, Medical College and Vice Provost, Research (or designate).
Responsibilities include: providing strategic and operational leadership of Shared Research Services; establishing and monitoring service standards, performance indicators and turnaround times; overseeing research support services including grants administration, regulatory affairs, human resources, financial management, procurement, IT, laboratory space, safety and security, and field operations across Pakistan; building relationships with government agencies, community partners, granting agencies and research administration networks; leading research grants administration across the Medical College (grant acquisition support, agency correspondence, regulatory compliance, reporting, project operations); supporting legal and contractual requirements of granting agencies and subcontractors; facilitating research proposal submission; leading and mentoring research administration teams; serving as accountable lead to the SRS Management Oversight Committee; and leading training and career progression for senior research administration staff.
Requirements: minimum Master's in business administration (MBA) or other relevant field (international certifications in Research Administration a plus); at least five years' relevant administration experience in a healthcare institution or service industry; experience managing extramural/intramural funded research grants and working with donor agencies is an advantage; proven track record of managing diverse teams (grant administrators, HR, procurement, IT, legal, audit, compliance, clinical trials); strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills; knowledge of modern research administration practices; strong compliance and risk management record; commitment to AKU's principles of IQRA (Impact, Quality, Relevance and Access); willingness to travel nationally and internationally. Salary and package to attract the best candidate.
Closing date: 30-Oct-2026
Closing date: 2026-10-30
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the Aga Khan University (AKDN) careers portal using the Quick Apply option on the job page.
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