Project Manager, Capture and Optimization of Research Data (CORD) Platform

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-week vacation

Telemedicine

RREGOP pension plan

Parking (competitive rate)

Job summary

RI-MUHC in Montreal seeks an interim Project Manager for the CORD platform to support data collection, EDC implementation, and data management across studies. You'll lead REDCap configurations, testing, and training for research teams, while contributing to policy development and platform capacity building.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 3+ years in clinical project management with CRFs, EDC systems, and data workflows, plus strong French and English communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (epidemiology, data science, health informatics, biostatistics, mathematics or closely related).
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in clinical project management and clinical trials, with study protocols, CRFs, and EDC systems.
• Strong writing skills for policy documents, SOPs, and technical guides.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to Principal Investigators for data-related operations and study design.
• Design and implement data collection tools and REDCap projects.
• Support data extraction, cleaning, integration, and quality control across databases.
• Develop and maintain data policy documents and templates.
• Collaborate with RI-MUHC IT and other departments to build platform capacity.

Skills

REDCap

Data management

French (advanced)

English (advanced)

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

REDCap

R

Job description

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

The Research Institute of the MUHC is seeking an interim Project Manager to join the Capture and Optimization of Research Data (CORD) platform of the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). CORD provides researchers with expert support, technical resources, and methodological tools to facilitate data operations across the full study lifecycle. Reporting to the Associate Director (scientific) and the CORE Manager (administrative), the incumbent will support Principal Investigators with data collection tool development, electronic data capture implementation, and data management. The incumbent will also contribute to platform policy development and building internal capacity across the Institute.

General Duties

Strategic & Protocol Support

• Provide strategic support to Principal Investigators for research data-related operations, including conceptualization of data collection, linkage, management, and documentation strategies.
• Review study protocols and proposed measurement tools, advise on collection, management, and quality control strategies.
• Collaborate with the Biostatistical Consulting Unit (BCU) to align CRF structure and data design with downstream analytical needs.

Electronic Data Capture & REDCap

• Review or co-design questionnaires and case report forms (CRFs), select appropriate electronic data capture (EDC) software.
• Program questionnaires and CRFs in REDCap, including advanced features (randomization, calculated fields, branching logic, API integrations, plugins).
• Lead pre-deployment testing and quality control of data collection procedures.
• Provide specialized training and support to research teams in the use of REDCap.
• Build and maintain robust internal REDCap support capacity, expand platform capabilities over time.

Data Management & Quality

• Support data extraction, cleaning, integration, versioning, and maintenance of research databases.
• Collaborate with database managers and programmers for EDC implementation and quality control.
• Develop familiarity with other EDC, data management, and data banking systems as needed.

Policy, Resources & Collaboration

• Develop and improve data policy documents, integrity procedures, and strategies to address identified gaps.
• Create and maintain a library of methodological resources, guidelines, standards, and templates.
• Build expertise across the RI-MUHC in study design review, CRF creation, and data management best practices.
• Collaborate with RI-MUHC IT, the Centre for Innovative Medicine, and other RI-MUHC departments.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned by CORE Management or the Platform Associate Director.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

• Education: Master's Degree

Field of study: Epidemiology, data science, health informatics, biostatistics, mathematics or a closely related field.

Work Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience in clinical project management and clinical trials, with study protocols, case report forms, and electronic data capture systems.

Required Skills

Knowledge of complex scientific issues and solid analytical skills.

• Strong writing skills, including ability to develop policy documents, SOPs, and technical guides.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, comfortable working with diverse research teams.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in REDCap (database setup, logic, randomization, API) – required.
• Experience in data structure, management, cleaning, and quality control – required.
• Programming skills and knowledge of R or another programming language – asset.
• Advanced knowledge of oral and written French
• Advanced knowledge of oral and written English due to regular or complex oral or written contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English, as well as complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.

Additional information

Status

Temporary Full-Time (35-hour workweek). 12 months.

Pay Scale

$57,093.40 - $105,996.8. Commensurate with education and work experience.

Work Shift

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Work Site

MGH, 1650 Cedar Ave. This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).

Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [e-mail]