Tom Philpott
Director of Operations @Child-Bright Network
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations @Child-Bright Network
Montreal, QC, CA
The Director of Operations is the most senior non-academic position in CHILD-BRIGHT national research network. The CHILD-BRIGHT Network is headquartered at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). The Network is an innovative pan-Canadian research network that aims to improve life outcomes for children with brain-based developmental disabilities and their families In this role, I am responsible for effective operational management of an administrative and program team based in three cities across Canada, for the management of all inquiries and reporting for the more than 450 core members, and for the various core administrative functions of the network, including financial systems, communications and network programs.Using family and child-focused approaches, we work to create novel interventions to optimize development, promote health outcomes, and deliver responsive and supportive services. Co-directed by scientific investigators at the BC Children’s Hospital, Phase 2 of CHILD-BRIGHT is made possible thanks to a four-year grant by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) under Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR), and 15 generous funding partners from public and private sectors across Canada.
EDUCATION
McGill University
BA, Political Science, History
McGill University
CENG 221, Comprehensive Project Management
University of Ottawa
Master's Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
IPADE Business School
Master, Business Administration
Ivey Business School at Western University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
The University of British Columbia
General studies, Spanish, Economics, Business calculus
SKILLS
ABOUT TOM PHILPOTT
I’m a transformational and visionary leader in operations, research, and funding with extensive experience collaborating with boards, government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to drive development and growth.I\'m a servant leader who focuses on inclusivity and fairness. I build successful, high-performing teams who are committed to excellence by leveraging individual strengths to optimize performance.While my career has been largely focused in the not-for-profit sector, I have had experience working closely with tech SMEs and private sector partners. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead several innovative and ground-breaking programs and organizations, including a pediatric health research organization, an academic health governance program, and a health technology innovation hub. I have successfully partnered with government agencies, academic organizations, and world-class institutions to develop strategies and initiatives that propel funding, growth, and operations.My ability to cultivate relationships with partners, stakeholders, and organizations is unmatched. I have experience working with organizations in Canada, the U.S, and abroad and have established an impressive network of partners. My language skills, including my fluency in French, my unique experience of working coast-to-coast across Canada, and my belief in valuing the unique culture of each organization, province, or country has afforded me the ability to establish and grow successful programs and partnerships worldwide.If you’d like to know more about my professional story, let’s connect! Key Strengths: Not-For-Profit | Strategic Vision | Program Execution | Operational Planning | Government Regulations | Grant Writing | Grant Administration | Funding | Tri-Agency Grant Administration | Risk Management | KPIs | Marketing | Finance | Budgeting | Sales | Negotiations | Business Analysis | Business Development | Partnership Development | Team Development | Relationship Management | Performance Management | Project Management | Program Development | Process Implementation | Government Relations | Communications | SOPs | Technology & SME Industries
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