Acting Manager of Research Planning

University Health Network; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Acting Manager of Research Planning to enhance collaborative research efforts. This exciting role involves managing a diverse portfolio of research studies, leading teams, and optimizing workflows to drive productivity. The successful candidate will work closely with key programs in cancer genomics and immunotherapy, contributing to groundbreaking research initiatives. With a focus on precision medicine, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while collaborating with top professionals in the field. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Competitive Offer Packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close Access to Transit

Flexible Work Environment

Opportunities for Development

Corporate Discounts

On-site Gyms

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of project management experience required.
• Demonstrated clinical research knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track complex research studies across institutions.
• Lead team meetings and optimize workflows for research projects.

Skills

Project Management

Clinical Research Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Attention to Detail

Ability to Learn Quickly

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Science-Related Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Interprogram - Cancer Genomics Program (CGP), Tumor Immunotherapy Program (TIP), and Phase I Drug Development Program (DDP1)
Reports to: Director, Phase I Drug Development Program (DDP1)
Work Model: Remote (except when required to be on-site for occasional key meetings)
Grade: M0:06
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $100,133 - $125,171 annually (To be commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time (18-month maternity leave coverage)
Closing Date: February 15, 2025

Position Summary
The Acting Manager of Research Planning is accountable for planning, implementing, and leading the development of collaborative research projects with internal and external partners, tracking project outcomes, and driving productivity. This individual will work across several programs including the Phase I Drug Development Program (DDP1), the Cancer Genomics Program (CGP) and the Tumor Immunotherapy Program (TIP). Under the leadership of the DDP1 Director and in collaboration with other Program leaders, the Acting Research Alliance and Planning Manager will work to advance the synergistic precision medicine research priorities between these three key programs, and network with external partners to plan and execute collaborative research projects. This position will serve as a key project manager, representing the Princess Margaret in various external alliance networks.

One such alliance network is the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN), a national network of leading cancer centres that promotes collaborative research and accelerates the discovery of new innovations by linking and sharing multi-omic molecular and clinical data across Canada. This network coalesces individual precision medicine projects throughout Canada, creating a powerful, consolidated, and comprehensively annotated dataset. The Acting Research Alliance and Planning Manager is an integral part of the MOHCCN Princess Margaret Cancer Consortium (PM2C) team that works in conjunction with other members of the MOHCCN to advance this effort.

Duties

• Managing and tracking activities for a large portfolio of complex research studies across multiple institutions
• Leading working team meetings, creating and following up on action items, and driving deliverables
• Optimizing workflows to assist with the generation of an enriched dataset
• Collecting, transforming, and standardizing clinical data to conform to evolving standards
• Preparing project budgets, scientific progress reports, financial reports, and materials for presentation
• Assisting in setting research goals, developing guidelines/standard operating procedures, and implementing action plans
• Performing administrative tasks such as organizing meetings, taking minutes, and sending post-meeting summaries
• Acting in a sponsor role for multi-centre research studies, registering patients, and monitoring accrual

Qualifications

• At minimum, the completion of a Bachelor’s degree program, or recognized equivalent in Health or Science-Related Discipline
• At minimum over 4 years and up to 6 years of project management and related experience
• Demonstrated relevant clinical research knowledge
• Experience in some or all of oncology, clinical trials, medical terminology, and regulatory issues involving human subjects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and attend to details
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Satisfactory attendance
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional an asset

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.