UBC: Research Project Manager

University of British Columbia
Published
21 February 2024
Location
Vancouver, B.C
Closing Date
March 1, 2024

Description

Type: Staff - Non Union

Job catetogry: M&P - AAPS

Job profile: AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B

Job title: Research Project Manager

Department: Hawkins Laboratory Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation range: $6,068.92 - $8,724.25 CAD Monthly

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Reference: JR15111

Job End Date: Mar 24, 2025

 

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

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 heart failure, particularly addressing screening, interventions, digital health, and the intersection with arrhythmia. The position is a collaboration between the CIHR funded Accelerating Clinical Trials Consortium (ACT; https://www.act-aec.ca/) and Canadian Heart Function Alliance (CHFA; https://www.chfalliance.ca/). The project manager will work closely with both organizations to develop clinical trial capacity, based at the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation (CCI; https://cci-cic.org/). The project manager will work closely with CHFA and ACT leadership and members under the supervision of Principal Investigators in BC (Drs. Nathaniel Hawkins and Jason Andrade). 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

Research Steering Committee – includes Director of Research

Principal Investigators

Sub Investigators

Research Manager

Research Project Managers / Research Coordinators

Research Assistants (clerical assistants, students, etc.)

 

The Cardiology 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.

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: the UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board, 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.

Supervision Given

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

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an 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

  • Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Cardiac research experience is an asset.
  • 5 years of research-related project management experience working with health care researchers, or the relevant combination of education and experience.
  • 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.

Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate

This position is located within a healthcare facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

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