Science Lead, Knowledge Mobilization

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 summary
Department / Research Program: CIHR - ICRH

The Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH) is one of the thirteen institutes of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). It is based out of The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre in Montréal (RI-MUHC).

ICRH has a broad mandate and supports strategic research activities that engage research teams from multiple institutions and organizations across Canada to conduct research into causes, mechanisms, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions associated with the heart, lung, brain (stroke), blood, blood vessels, critical care and sleep.

The incumbent plays a scientific leadership role in translating Institute’s mission, mandate and values into funding opportunities and activities. Reporting to the Scientific Director and the Associate Director, the incumbent is a key member of the institute team responsible to identify research gaps and opportunities aligned with ICRH’s mandate and develop research funding opportunities, partnerships, and knowledge mobilization activities along with the research community and stakeholders.

General Duties
Knowledge Mobilization – 35%
- Design, implement, organize and coordinate knowledge mobilization strategies aligned with the CIHR Knowledge Mobilization Strategy and Action Plan () and the ICRH Institute Research Priority Plan 2024-2034 (),
- Plan, Organize, Coordinate and Support research translation, knowledge exchange, and dissemination activities (summaries, briefs, report, workshop, event, webinar, public outreach),
- Develop tools and resources to facilitate research implementation and policy,
- Oversee ICRH funded teams and supervise post-award funding requirements and activities,
- Foster engagement with stakeholder, knowledge users, knowledge holders and partners,
- Evaluate impact, relevancy, success and challenges of previous funding opportunities and activities and provide recommendations.

Project Planning and Management – 35%
• Plans, designs, drafts, adapts, reviews funding opportunities aligned with ICRH’s mandate and priorities,
• Collaborate with ICRH team members and plays a consultative and supportive role in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Institute’s projects, programs and activities (, funding opportunities, workshops, peer review, partnership, consultations), including special projects,
• Leads assigned projects, programs and activities and oversees project timelines and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.

Science Strategy - 20%
• In collaboration with the Scientific Director, the Associate Director, the ICRH team and the Institute Advisory Board, identifies research priorities, needs, opportunities, gaps, and challenges within the Canadian research ecosystem,
• Provides scientific expertise and stays up to date on the latest scientific development to integrate innovative research findings into ICRH priorities, funding opportunities, knowledge translation activities and Institute’s programs,
• Reviews scientific publications, summaries and documents to assess relevancy to the Institute’s mandate,
• Summarizes and synthesizes pertinent information for strategic consideration by the Institute on an ongoing basis,
• Participates on working groups struck by Federal Health Portfolio, and other jurisdictional stakeholders seeking the Institute’s expertise,
• Conducts analysis to assess the impact of funded research, initiatives and activities including developing and implementing appropriate methods and tools to gather researcher input and data,
• Leads knowledge mobilization activities bringing together researchers across Canada to enhance team science and translate end-of-grant knowledge into impact.

Liaison, Communication and Partnerships – 10%
• Acts as a spokesperson for the Institute with communities, public, and partners,
• Establishes, develops and maintains partnerships with different national stakeholders,
• Prepares and reviews internal and external communication materials, including comprehensive environmental scans, briefing notes for senior-level leadership, business cases, reports and slide presentations as required,
• Develops and delivers ICRH scientific presentations (at the provincial and national level),
• Represents the Institute at regular CIHR working group meetings.

Standards of performance:

• Ability to work in a team with structured expertise and leadership,
• High-level ability to organize ideas and information cohesively and concisely,
• Strong project management skills,
• Ability to establish priorities,
• Expertise in knowledge translation and mobilization,
• Superior problem-solving skills,
• Advanced ability to function effectively in a complex, fast-paced team, high volume and matrix management environment,
• Demonstrated proactivity, initiative, accountability and responsibility.

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Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Related to ICRH mandate (heart, lung, brain (stroke), blood, blood vessels, critical care and sleep)

Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of advanced training in a research/clinical/health related discipline is essential - A minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership role with experience in scientific projects coordination and management is desirable

Required Skills

• This position requires an advanced knowledge of oral and written French.
• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to connect with others and build relationship,
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team environment,
• A sound understanding of Canadian funding organizations and CIHR structures and operations is an asset,
• Knowledge of the Canadian research innovation landscape and its stakeholders relevant to the Institute is an asset,
• Knowledge of current policy issues and "key players" in circulatory and respiratory research across Canada is an asset,
• Solid organizational and management skills,
• Ability to manage highly confidential information,
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment according to their relative importance and urgency,
• Ability to anticipate needs and take action proactively,
• Attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills are essential for this role,
• Occasional availability outside normal working hours, if necessary,
• Displays diplomacy, good judgment, resourcefulness and flexibility,
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook).