Research Manager (Autism Research Centre)

Title: Research Manager (Autism Research Centre)

Department: Bloorview Research Institute

Work Type: Temporary, Full-Time (37.5 hrs per week)

Start Date: January 2025 (1-year contract)

Supervisor: Evdokia Anagnostou

Join us in building a world of possibility for children with neurodevelopmental differences and disabilities!

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. It has ranked amongst Canada's top 40 research hospitals for more than a decade. Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

The Bloorview Research Institute (BRI), embedded within the hospital, is the only university-affiliated research institute in Canada dedicated to pediatric disability, and one of very few around the world. BRI's vision is to be a global leader in transformative, equity-driven research dedicated to enabling personalized versions of a good life across the lifespan, for all individuals with childhood onset disabilities, acquired injuries and developmental differences, their families and communities.

Description

We are seeking a Research Manager with experience working with children with disabilities in a fast paced research environment. As a Research Manager within the Bloorview Research Institute, the successful candidate will be required to work alongside an interdisciplinary research team working in the field of childhood disability research and participate in BRI related events, committees and meetings. Strong critical appraisal skills, effective communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills as well as excellent organization, time management, and priority setting skills are critical to the success of this position. Within this role, the Research Manager will have the opportunity to work within multiple research labs, with different scientists and investigators whose research is focused on child development, participation and inclusion, acquired brain injury and/or applied innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PI regarding grant applications, new research proposals, report preparation, presentations, manuscripts and development and review of study protocols
• Manage studies, including selections, training, monitoring and ongoing communications with other studies and organizing investigator meetings
• Ensure quality, integrity and security on all study related information and data
• Oversee submissions to REB and coordinating revisions, annual approval process
• Develop and monitor timelines for existing studies, balancing the demands of multiple projects
• Oversee research contracts and budgets
• Develop, manage and forecast study budgets
• Contribute to the preparation of required reports and knowledge translation projects (e.g. presentations, manuscripts, stakeholder progress reports, conference publications)
• Develop policies and procedures related to the research program, ensuring external regulations and guidelines are followed
• Manage, orient, onboard any new research volunteers, students, trainees, and staff
• Assist PI in monitoring staff performance and annual performance assessments
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and key project stakeholders
• Take a leadership role in the overall daily management of lab
• Oversee purchases and maintenance of all research equipment
• Supervise literature reviews and keep current with study literature
• Ensure research is conducted in compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement, Good Clinical Practice, and Health Canada regulations and policies governing clinical research (e.g.TCPS-2, ICH GCP, Health Canada & FDA)
• Support team activities (i.e. schedule meetings, preparing agendas/materials, taking minutes) and assist with research and related administrative tasks as required

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A Master's degree in a health-related field or a degree/diploma in project management
• At least one year of research experience required
• Advanced knowledge of research practice, procedures, regulations, and research ethics board applications
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing project timelines and sub-contracts
• Demonstrated success and understanding of managing finances and budgets for projects
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to take a leadership role as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to organize and facilitate the productivity of investigators and staff
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail and quality of work
• Works well under pressure, can prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Professional and friendly demeanour