Research Manager

Job Summary

Primary focus of the Research Manager is to carry out the planning, direction, communication, management and leadership of research activities pertaining to the project titled “” funded by ARPA-H. This is expected to include a clinical study at BC Women’s Hospital spanning 1-4 years with a budget over 16 million USD over all partners including a diverse team of team of investigators in radiology, obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, pathology and epidemiology, University of North Carolina, and BC Women’s Hospital. Exceptional organizational skills, as well as a high degree of motivation, enthusiasm and initiative are required to provide support for the development of clinical trials and research in the area of high-risk pregnancies and outcomes. The Research Manager will be directly involved in the development, writing and implementation of protocols, successful achievement of project deliverables, regular reporting to ARPA-H, and budget management.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Prof. Robert Rohling, the Principal Investigator (PI) of a team of investigators in radiology, obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, pathology and epidemiology and it involves two universities (University of British Columbia and University of North Carolina as well as BC Women’s Hospital).

Work Performed

• Facilitates and oversee development of research protocols, and budget allocation;

• Develops strategic work plans, setting priorities and goals

• Responsible for the central management of research activities, at multiple levels

• Build and sustain relationships with all the research investigators, and other collaborators, providing direction, counseling and advice regarding research requirements, protocols and set-up

• Manages ethics submissions and related documentation, including ongoing responses and updates with the Clinical Research Ethics Board throughout the study lifecycle

• Oversee research material organization

• Develops and updates research case reports and associated working protocols, and ensure all collaborating sites have up-to-date research information, materials and documents

• Trains, supervises and manages research staff associated with the project

• Oversees the data management, and data quality assurance

• Reviews data results and provides recommendations to principal investor

• Oversee the financial management of the research project

• Advises, communicates and collaborates with statistical support staff in performance of statistical analyses of data

• Ensures effective communication with ARPA-H including developmeny of study reports

• Liaises with other researchers working on different aspects of research on pregnancy risk under ARPA-H; this includes reading of research results from other groups and identifying opportunities for collaboration

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Research Manager will exercise professional judgement and initiative in the overall coordination and management of the research project, and will be accountable for the effective execution of all research activities related to this project. Are required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner, suited to proper activities of the University of British Columbia, BC Women’s Hospital and University of North Carolina, as well as ARPA-H. Any procedures or data recorded as part of the research must be reliable and accurate, reflecting the work performed. Strict confidentiality of all research participants must be adhered to. All activities involving participants are accountable to the University of British Columbia, BC Women’s Hospital and University of North Carolina.

Supervision Received
The Research Manager will work with considerable latitude, with most of the work being done independently; however, the Principal Investigator(s) will provide supervision on the research project and will review work periodically.

Supervision Given
The Research Manager will be responsible for the management and supervision of research staff and/or students participating in the research project such as the Research Coordinator and Research Assistant working on day-to-day execution of the clinical study. They will provide direction and technical knowledge to the clinical study team.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in clinical epidemiology would be preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and in a cooperative manner with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement. Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Ability to train and supervise other research assistants, staff and students.

• Ability to conduct needs analyses, plan, organize, manage and monitor, complete, and evaluate research within allocated time and resources.

• Sound understanding of clinical issues in Obstetrics.

• Strong knowledge of scientific terminology in the health sector.

• Proven team/collaborative skills, especially within a research infrastructure.

• A sound knowledge and proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel).

• Ability to travel to the USA.