Research Manager General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry

camh; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health institution in Toronto is seeking a full-time Research Manager to oversee research operations. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and at least three years of clinical research experience, with a strong emphasis on leadership and grant management. The job includes collaboration with diverse teams and adherence to regulatory standards. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with some opportunities for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical research operations experience.
• Experience managing multi-site studies.
• Understanding of Health Canada regulated clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all research study operations.
• Manage human resources for staff recruitment and training.
• Monitor key performance indicators and quality initiatives.
• Co-ordinate current and new research projects.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Understanding of grant funding landscape

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Staff management

Education

Master's degree in a clinical research related field

Tools

Access

Excel

REDCap

Job description

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan : Connected CAMH to transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental Health is Health.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canadas largest academic health sciences centre dedicated to mental health and addiction. Research in the General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry Division is focused on diverse interests including clinical treatment trials brain imaging brain stimulation genetics and health services research.

Responsibilities

The General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry Division is currently recruiting a full-time temporary 12-month duration Research Manager to support on-going research activities. This role will report to the Research Operations Manager Clinical Research and the Division Chief. The Research Manager will oversee all research study operations including :

• Collaborating with study investigators and stakeholders
• Manage all aspects of human resources including recruitment hiring training and daily supervision of staff
• Provide fiscal management and support the reporting obligations associated with each grant
• Monitor key performance indicators and support quality and safety initiatives
• Co-ordinate and facilitate current and new research projects
• Assist in writing new grants and protocols
• Adhere to and meet REB and regulatory requirements
• Oversee and manage all aspects of clinical trials including multi-site projects including participant recruitment enrollment and study protocols.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Research Operations Services and Support Office and will collaborate with other CAMH departments to ensure alignment of research operations meet and maintain institutional regulatory standards and department requirements including : Biosafety Safety Contract Development Research Ethics Board Finance Human Resources Information Technology and Support Services.

The anticipated start date for this role is November 2025.

Minimum Requirements

You will possess a Masters degree in a clinical research related field in the mental health domain (e.g. psychology neuroscience etc.) and at least three (3) years of clinical research operations experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

You will possess a good understanding of the Canadian and U.S. grant funding landscape and experience in managing multi-site studies. Specific experience in Health Canada regulated clinical trials is a major asset. The candidate will have demonstrated experience in hospital / grant accounting and reporting as well as proven analytical organizational conceptual and decision-making skills in a dynamic fast-paced environment. Experience managing staff is required and management in a unionized environment is an asset. The candidate will possess superior leadership and communication skills both written and verbal. Candidates require the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French / English) and / or proficiency in a second language are an asset. Candidates will be proficient in the following software applications : Access Excel REDCap or other database softwares.

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Competitive Salary and Benefit Package

Location

1001 Queen Street West with travel between sites as necessary. This role requires on-site presence with the opportunity of remote work on occasion.