ACCESS ALS Program Development Manager

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summaryAccess ALS, led by internationally recognized clinician-researcher Dr. Angela Genge at McGill University, is Canada’s first national clinical trial network dedicated to phase 1 trials in ALS. This patient-focused initiative establishes a coordinated, Phase 1–ready infrastructure across 13 sites in eight provinces, designed to accelerate early-phase trials, standardize operations, and improve patient access. By partnering with the Canadian ALS (CALS) Clinic Network and leveraging Health Canada’s regulatory flexibility, Access ALS positions Canada as a global leader in ALS drug development.

With Dr. Genge’s decades experience in early phase clinical trial leadership and in partnership with the CIM’s Phase 1 unit - this initiative will close critical gaps in site capabilities, optimize recruitment, and attract high-value industry-sponsored trials across the country. The coordinating center for ACCESS ALS will reside at McGill University Health Center Research Institute under the leadership of Dr Angela Genge. The center oversees and supports ALS clinical trial sites at clinical academic institutions across Canada interested in building out significant phase 1 capabilities. Internally the center collaborates closely with the Center for Innovative Medicine (CIM) Phase 1 unit. Reporting directly to Dr Genge and following established institutional policies and governmental guidelines and regulations, the incumbent is responsible for implementing the network components of Access ALS and building relationships across the CALS network of sites, the site level partners of Access ALS across Canada. The role is for a Network Coordinator to support the sites both at the ALS Phase 1 group of the CIM of the MUHC RI and the ACCESS ALS clinical trial sites across the country. Cooperation with the Capture ALS, CALS, and others are a key component of the network aspects of the position.

Department / Research Program: ACCESS ALS

General Duties

• Develops and leads the growth of the ACCESS ALS national program;
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with key stakeholders;
• Participates in and contributes to strategic planning and governance activities;
• Serves as the primary external point of contact for the program, representing Access ALS to industry sponsors, patient and advocacy organizations, institutional partners, government agencies and the broader research community;
• Alongside Director of Operations, liaises with team members and entities implicated in the research project on a variety of subjects, such as communications, reporting and organization of meetings;
• Represents Access ALS at conferences, meetings and stakeholder events, and organizes external-facing meetings, consultations and partner events;
• In partnership with program leadership, develops and promotes the program's trial activation services to industry sponsors and CROs, supporting business development;
• Engages site investigators and institutional leadership across Canada to expand network participation;
• Works in close partnership with the Director of Operations so that program plans and external commitments are aligned with internal operations, team capacity and site-level progress;
• Acts as indirect supervisor, and occasional supervisor (as needed), to coordinating center staff on program-related and external-facing work, in coordination with the Director of Operations, to whom staff report directly.
• Performs other duties (administrative) directly related to the program as required or assigned by the program leadership;
• Accomplishes any other related tasks as required by the immediate supervisor
  
  

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work Experience

Experience working in the field of ALS (minimum 5 years).

Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience (minimum 3 years).

Experience in network leadership or international collaboration (minimum 3 years).

Patient Advocacy experience (an asset)

Required Skills

An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.

Additional information

Status: Temporary, pat time (25-hour workweek)

Pay Scale: 69,851.60$ - 129,729.60$/year. Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: To be discussed and agreed upon with supervisor

Other

Work Site: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.

☒ This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (on-site and remote).

☒ This position requires to work on several sites.

Additional Specifications

***If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one document. ***

Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!
  
  

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, research.talent@muhc.mcgill.ca