Project Manager - Digital Health and Rehabilitation Health Services (Research Institute)

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Montreal is seeking a candidate to manage a portfolio of research projects in digital health and rehabilitation health services. The successful applicant must have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and 5 years of experience in research. The role requires fluency in both French and English, and experience in technology and health informatics research is an asset.

Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in research management.
• Previous experience in technology and health informatics research is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of research projects and activities.
• Prepare major grant applications, including for CIHR.
• Develop and maintain relationships with international partners.
• Monitor budgets.

Skills

Excellent French and English, spoken and written

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision

Strong research skills with experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PhD or MSc in a health science-related field

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 incumbent will be responsible for managing a portfolio of research projects and activities. This role is central to advancing the research program in digital health and rehabilitation health services. The duties range from grant preparation to study start-up and partner relations. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and experienced in research.

General Duties

• Prepare major grant applications, including for CIHR.
• Prepare and submit research ethics applications to the REB.
• Manage the start-up of new studies, including developing research protocols.
• Oversee the portfolio's external communications.
• Research and draft, in collaboration with others, write papers on topics related to the mission of the digital health and rehabilitation health services program.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with international partners.
• Perform other research duties including working with researchers to specify setting of research goals, study design, and selection and development of procedures.
• Develop and oversee summer student and trainee programs.
• May provide functional supervision for personnel, as assigned.
• Perform administrative and other tasks, as assigned.
• Monitor budgets.

Education / Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience: 5 years

Required Skills

• Excellent French and English, spoken and written.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision.
• PhD or MSc in a health science-related field.
• Previous experience in technology and health informatics research is an asset.
• Strong research skills with experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.