RARE.Qc Research Pillar Coordinator (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre seeks a Research Pillar Coordinator to support a multi-institutional network focused on rare and undiagnosed diseases. This position involves coordinating research activities, liaising with various teams, and aiding in project execution and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines are crucial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and reporting of research pillar activities.
• Coordinate teams involved in pillar objectives.
• Prepare financial and performance reports for the Manager.

Skills

Project coordination

Liaison and communication

Event organization

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 support the coordination of projects within a multi-institutional research network, based at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), focused on rare and undiagnosed diseases in the province of Quebec.

The goal of RARE.Qc is to improve clinical care of patients and families affected by rare and undiagnosed diseases, by advancing research. This goal will be achieved through three major objectives, namely, by building a research pillar focused on creating a database of clinical and biological materials of rare and undiagnosed diseases in
the province, by building a pathophysiology pillar focused on fundamental and translational research on rare and undiagnosed diseases, and through a patient-centered pillar focused on natural and interventional studies.

Under the supervision of the Manager and the guidance of the Executive Director of RARE.Qc, the Research Pillar Coordinator will support the scientific and administrative development and execution of the pillars' objectives. The Coordinator will work closely with pillar leaders to implement initiatives and will contribute to the overall coordination and advancement of pillar activities by facilitating related tasks and projects.

General Duties
• Support the pillar leaders in the development, implementation, and reporting of research pillar activities,
• Liaise and coordinate the different teams involved in the pillar objectives,
• Set and ensure deadlines are met for large groups,
• Plan and organize scientific events for researchers, clinicians and students and ensure the preparation of summaries and follow-ups,
• Contribute to the development and writing of the research pillars development plan,
• Serve as a resource person at RARE.Qc for strategic or operational questions related to research and projects,
• Provide the Manager with follow-up reports on project finances, metrics, and performance indicators,
• Assist the Manager in the preparation of reports on the Network’s activities to the funding and regulatory agencies,
• Accomplish any other related tasks as required by the Manager.