Medical Writer, Scientific Projects - Montréal, Canada - Centre universitaire de santé McGill

Centre universitaire de santé McGill
Centre universitaire de santé McGill
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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


Under the general supervision of the Pre-Awards Office Manger, the employee's main goal is to assist RI-MUHC researchers with securing research funding.

The incumbent is responsible for reviewing drafted grant proposals, which includes but is not limited to preparing, reviewing, editing, managing and submitting grant proposals according to established methods.


In addition, the incumbent supports the Pre-Awards Office team through other related activities such as assisting with hosting institutional information events and meetings as well as attending local scientific meetings to liaise with RI-MUHC research community.


General Duties

  • Draft and/or edit components of scientific grant proposals for funding opportunities from local, national, and international agencies.
  • Identify national and international funding opportunities and promote them to the Research Institute's researchers.
  • Liaise with funding sources and partners on behalf of Institute's researchers before and, if needed, throughout a project's lifespan.
  • Create, lay, audiencefriendly summaries
  • Create content for the Pre-Awards Office to be used on the RI-MUHC portal
  • Support the development of research proposals (e.g. coordinating meetings, tracking project progress, drafting project GANTT charts)
  • Support and promote hospitalbased researchers in their team's research effort, development and research outcomes.
  • Assist in hosting meetings to enhance funding and visibility of the research community and their students of the institute
  • Assist with organizing and coordinating town hall meetings for new initiatives such as Hacking Health events which bring web developers, clinicians, scientists together
  • Maintain knowledge of latest health economic developments relevant to the research community of the institute.

Website of the organization

Education / Experience

  • MSc in Life sciences or equivalent, Medical Writer Certification (MWC) considered an asset
  • At least 3 years' experience preferably in a health institution or similar environment,

Required Skills:


  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and French,
  • Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
  • Ability to maintain a high, professional level confidentiality and discretion at all times,
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently for long periods of time,
  • Excellent ability to work and perform under tight deadlines,
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills,
  • Excellent ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team,
  • Demonstrates a serviceoriented mind set,
  • Proven ability to promote resultoriented thinking,
  • Identifies and resolves issues promptly,
  • Demonstrates an ongoing interest in research and development and strives to reach high standards.

Additional information

Status :
Full time, temporary (maternity leave replacement)


Pay Scale:
$54,327.00 to $100, Commensurate with education and experience.


Work Shift:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., available after regular business hours, if required.


Work Site:
Hybrid work model, primary office is located at 2155 Guy Street.

Why work with us?

  • 4week 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

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
**Equal Opportunity Employment Program
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