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M&P - AAPSAAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level BResearch Project ManagerOperations | Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation | Faculty of Medicine$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

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August 13, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

August 31, 2026

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Research Project Manager coordinates and manages research focused on clinical trials in Electrophysiology, particularly addressing screening, interventions and digital health. The Research Project manager will work closely with industry sponsors and Academic Research Organization to develop clinical trial capacity, based at the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation (CCI; https://cci-cic.org/ ). Domains of work will include engagement with RCTs, training and mentorship, patient engagement, peer review and grant development, establishing national and international partnerships. At least one RCT will be launched within the coming year, with activities from initiation through to planning, execution, control and closing on the entire life cycle of project(s). This role is responsible for coordinating and managing day-to-day aspects of research projects, including virtual and onsite research activities, preparation of research ethics applications and grant applications, study advertising, data collection, manuscript preparation and submissions, and knowledge translation.

Organizational Status

This position works within UBC Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation under the supervision of Director of Academic Research Organization (ARO) and Principal Investigators within the Division of Cardiology. Collaborates with researchers, coordinators, and hospital staff to ensure that study-related tasks are completed. The Research Project Manager works with Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, granting agencies, clinical research ethics board, sponsors, and industry representatives as part of the conduct of studies

Work Performed

-Works with members of the research team to establish research project proposals, protocols, objectives, timelines and deliverables.

-Executes research projects according to research methodologies and plans, facilitates consensus with stakeholders as needed, and manages and ensures the successful completion of projects.

-Monitors project progress according to project plans and reports on the status of projects.

-Manages competing demands for scope, time, costs, risk, obstacles, and quality while keeping the project on budget and keeps management aware of the situation.

-Acts as a resource to the research team; advises the research team on regulatory requirements.

-Assesses project risks, identifies risk mitigation strategies, and monitors risk throughout the project.

-Establishes roles and responsibilities of team members, identifies skills required, and discusses timelines for the project. Directs work of team members as applicable to project.

-Oversees study recruitment and data collection and provides support for data analysis.

-Works with Principal Investigator(s) to identify and explore funding opportunities. Coordinates and engages in developing grant applications, reviewing documents, and budget forecasting.

-Prepares ethics applications and submissions, manuscripts and submissions, posters, and presentations.

-Designs and develops data collection methodologies, instruments and databases.

-Conducts preliminary data analysis on study databases.

-A key liaison with research manager, directors, Principal Investigator (PI) and sponsors.

-Attends education sessions related to clinical and regulatory updates, and professional development.

-Carrying out all other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of position

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors will impact current and subsequent projects.

a) Lack of careful attention to regulatory guidelines and approvals could suspend Investigator/physician and hospital/University as a site for further research and/or funding. The

performance of research projects must strictly conform to appropriate regulations:

· Personal: maintaining professional behavior and respect for patients and staff

· Local: UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board, and Good Clinical Practice

· Provincial: B.C. Privacy Act

· Federal: Health Canada, International Conference on Harmonization, Tri-Council Policy Statement

· International: U.S. Federal Code of Regulations (FDA), Declaration of Helsinki

b) Lack of study enrollment and completion of work according to deadlines would threaten loss of funding and consideration for future invitations to participate in projects.

Supervision Received

The Research Project Manager (PM) reports to the Principal Investigators and Director, Academic Research Organization

Supervision Given
The Research Project Manager will supervise research coordinator/assistants, and students as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

-Cardiac research experience is an asset.

-Comprehensive knowledge of research methodologies and project protocol requirements, including ethical conduct and standard operating procedures.

-Experience in research grant application, budget, and funding management.

-Exceptional self-directed, self-motivated, and independent work skills.

-Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented.

-Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

-Ability to develop, prioritize, implement, and oversee multiple time-sensitive projects.

-Ability to interact productively and professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders within an interdisciplinary environment.

-Functional knowledge of SAS or R, word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management, and database applications and software.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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