Project Manager (SRI) Biological Sciences Regular Full-Time

One of Canadas Top 10 Research Hospitals Sunnybrook Research Institute is developing innovations in care for the more than 1.3 million patients the hospital cares for annually.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is the research enterprise of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. Research spans three Toronto-based campuses eight programs and three scientific platforms. Our main aims are to understand and prevent disease and to develop treatments that enhance and extend life. Our vision is to invent the future of health care. Each year we conduct about $100 million in research across 500000 square feet including in the worlds first Centre for Research in Image-Guided Therapeutics.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Assistant Project Manager to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on developing therapeutic strategies for the treatment of neurological disorders. The successful candidate will manage a multi-institutional grant focused on neuronal reprogramming as a therapeutic approach. This position offers the opportunity to work with an international interdisciplinary research team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination:

Support the advancement of the research program by:

• Coordinating multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities
• Monitoring project timelines deliverables and milestones
• Maintaining project plan and updating when required
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies

Program operations and team support:

Support program delivery and team operations by:

• Coordinating educational initiatives events and stakeholder communications
• Supporting reporting meetings and ongoing operational activities
• Maintaining website content newsletters and program resources
• Contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency

Annual Symposium Organization:

Manage the planning and execution of the programs annual symposium including:

• Coordinating event logistics including program schedule timelines venue and vendors
• Managing budgets speaker communication and attendee engagement
• Overseeing registration promotion and on-site operations
• Supporting sponsorship development and external partner relationships

Program reporting:

• Involved in collecting consolidating synthesizing and reporting on research progress metrics and achievements
• Ensure timely completion of reporting requirements and compliance with deadlines
• Contribute to tracking program milestones and outcomes across the team
• Support the development of reports KPI summaries terms of references and other documentation

Governance support:

Provide administrative and coordination support including:

• Preparing agenda briefing materials and supporting documentation
• Recording and distributing meeting minutes
• Tracking action items and perform follow-ups

Budget and financial coordination:

• Manage and monitor project and grant budgets in compliance with funding agency policies
• Track expenditures and allocations across research teams
• Support procurement invoicing reimbursements and financial reporting
• Assist with budget planning and allocation across program activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in health administration science or a related field (Masters degree is an asset)
• PMP certification is preferred; or candidates in the process of pursuing a project management certificate will be prioritized.
• 35 years of experience in project management preferably in a healthcare academic or research environment
• Experience supporting events conferences or large-scale meetings is an asset
• Familiarity with research environments grant-funded programs or academic reporting is preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities with experience managing competing deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills including reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Detail oriented with the ability to synthesize complex information
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
• Excellent critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Financial literacy on budget monitoring is preferred

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1