Research Program Manager, Paediatrics

Description

The Department of Paediatrics in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Program Manager. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 24 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The PICU Research Program is a growing clinical research program in pediatric critical care, based at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Our multi-professional team is dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving outcomes for critically ill children and their families. We engage with patients, families, and a healthcare team to ensure our research is relevant to all key parties. We lead local and multi-center trials and collaborate nationally and internationally on multi-center trials led at other institutions. Our program includes epidemiological, observational, interventional, educational, quality improvement, and qualitative methodologies.

There will be times when the individual may be required to work outside the normal working hours. Occasional national and international travel is required to attend project-related meetings and conferences. The primary location of work is the Alberta Children's Hospital. The position reports to the PICU Research Program Director.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Program Management

• Manages resources (human, financial, and infrastructure) to ensure research projects will meet objectives and targets
• Coordinating the interdisciplinary and interprofessional team and research collaborators
• Coordinating research and QA/QI/PE projects, including the creation and implementation of the detail project plan, project reports, and dissemination of research outcomes
• Participates in the research program strategy with delegation of tasks to the respective team members
• Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of program policies, procedures, and processes with respect to all studies and initiatives
• Set a vision for the research team and establish measures of success
• Measure and evaluate the research impact of the research team
• Identification of and development of Grant applications in collaboration with the PI and research team

Project Administrative Support

• Obtain and maintain necessary ethical and AHS approvals
• Support applications for internal, provincial, national and international funding to support operation of the Program
• Manage and oversee purchases and expenses, monitor budgets and accounts, and provide financial reports as necessary
• Interact with academic and AHS entities, including other researchers and their teams, and academic and administrative departments (e.g., HR, finances, legal)
• Assist in writing research proposals for further development of research and QA/QI/PE projects

Management

• Hiring, performance, and management of PICU Research Team members
• Train, coach and mentor junior team members (including undergraduate and graduate students, research assistants and research coordinators)
• Full managerial discretion over direct reports, including performance management, discipline, and termination in consultation with Program Director and Principal Investigators
• Participation in selecting and management of trainees in collaboration with the Academic supervisor
• Participation in Research Fellowship program creation

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in a related field required, graduate degree an asset
• Minimum 5-7 years of clinical research experience required, preferably in pediatric critical care
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research or research operations in a supervisory or project management capacity
• Clinical research training including TCPS-2, Good Clinical Practice, and Health Canada Division 5, or willingness to obtain
• Expert knowledge of university research policies is required, including research ethics, AHS operational approvals, hiring, finances and legal agreements
• Expert knowledge or university systems, including IRISS, PeopleSoft, eFin, RMS, OnCore, and others
• Expert knowledge of the clinical research project lifecycle and regulations
• Experience in project management (develop project timelines, monitor and meet projects deadlines), and managing multiple research projects
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to motivate, inspire and build confidence in others to achieve common goals
• Experience hiring and performance managing research staff
• Strong skills in critical thinking, innovation, problem solving, communication, and management of interpersonal relationships
• Knowledge of electronic databases, including REDCap and Qualtrics, and experience building databases, surveys, and exporting and analyzing data is required
• Experience with electronic medical records (e.g., ConnectCare) is an asset

Application Deadline: May 1, 2024

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is classified in the Management Career Band, Level 2 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

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