Research Project Manager

Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Working closely with the Psychosocial Oncology Program (POP) Provincial Director and Principal and Co-Investigators with the Psychosocial Oncology Program, the Research Project Manager will assist with the development of research projects and the establishment of a comprehensive research program within the POP. The Research Project Manager is responsible for preparing ethical review applications and managing of regulatory documentation for the research that takes place in the POP Program. The Manager also provides project management services including planning and leading research projects, maintaining project objectives for research studies, liaising with partner facilities to coordinate study requirements, tracking expenditures and monitoring the budget for research studies, and participating in hiring, training and managing research staff.

Duties/Accountabilities

• Consults with POP members and other stakeholders on an ongoing basis to determine opportunities for new initiatives, grants and projects. Identifies, researches and analyzes information to achieve program’s business and research objectives. Assists in writing significant portions of grants, medical ethics, reports and other documentation in support of research projects and activities within the POP Program.
• Facilitates the development, maintenance and enhancement of systems and processes for the operation of a research program, including research subject recruitment, data collection and analysis. Provides input to define administrative needs and develops and implements strategies to meet needs. Manages financial resources and develops budgets for new grant submissions. With direction from the Provincial Director and Investigators, manages issues associated with hiring and orientation of research staff. Directs the activities of assigned staff by establishing clear definitions of responsibility for each employee, reviewing workload assignments and adjusting schedules according to workload to ensure levels meet operational requirements.
• Contributes to research design, development of research tools, and follow-up. Completes processes and procedures, including applications for new or expanded research ethics approval. Monitors progress of research projects and attainment of project milestones. Prepares and distributes reports, including reports to funding agencies. Coordinates the development of specific study documents, tools and processes in collaboration with the Principal Investigators and Research Teams.
• Provides administrative support for locally organized conferences including organizing meeting details and logistics. Coordinates communications activities for research initiatives and projects including planning, developing and deploying communications plans and materials such as audio-visual materials for presentations using creativity and a variety of media including web-based information sites.
  
  

Qualifications

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Health Sciences or Social Sciences, plus a minimum of two (2) years of research experience in the health care sector including experience using data analysis programs and reference databases such as SPSS and NVivo.

Sound understanding of clinical issues in psychosocial oncology. Extensive knowledge of the scientific terminology and research methodology in the health sector. Ability to evaluate service delivery. Excellent interpersonal, management, coordination and communication skills. Proven leadership skills and team/collaborative skills, especially within a research infrastructure. Strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to train and supervise, research coordinators, research assistants, undergraduate and graduate students. Ability to make oral and written presentations and participate in meetings as appropriate. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites including in Design and Photoshop CS4. Ability to update and maintain websites and to develop and drive the content of social networking features.