Research Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Research Operations Manager

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Research Operations Manager provides guidance and support to the departmental project teams, contractors, and stakeholders. This role is responsible for monitoring and reporting on project and research core fund budgets and ensuring projects meet milestones. The Research Operations Manager supervises and directs assigned research staff and oversees the daily operational activities of the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development and monitoring of research projects and research core funded budgets within the context of granting agency guidelines, operational demands, and resource constraints.
  • Collaborate and consult with Principal Investigators to analyze situations and project future needs and develop business plans to source future funds and maximize research capabilities within available resources.
  • Monitor research cost centre expenditures and highlight reports for PI's on fiscal performance as it relates to resource utilization and expenditure patterns.
  • Identify issues and problem solve to facilitate productive relationships with collaborators, funding agencies, and external stakeholders.
  • Direct and supervise assigned research staff, establishing responsibilities, reviewing workload, and adjusting schedules to ensure operational requirements are met.
  • Represent the department on the BC Cancer Research Administrators Committee and provide input and recommendations on human resource, financial, and grant process issues as they pertain to Research Operations.
  • Work closely with the Office of Research Administration (ORA) to provide consistency and enhancement of processes and initiatives within the research environment.
  • Provide leadership in consultation with the Technology Development Office in the appropriate handling of research sub-awards, contracts, and agreements related to consortium agreement, technology transfer, intellectual property, and memoranda of understanding.
  • Ensure BC Cancer and PHSA policies and procedures are adhered to by all members of the department.

Requirements

  • A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a recognized business or sciences program plus a minimum of three (3) year's recent, related experience in a research environment and experience in project management.
  • A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is required.
  • Demonstrate success in broad business skills including project management, development of business, strategic, financial, marketing, and forecasting plans and human resources operations.

What We Offer

  • Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).


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