Manager, Research Program, Interventional Psychiat - Toronto, Canada - St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Interventional Psychiatry Program at St. Michael's Hospital, led by Dr. Venkat Bhat, is currently looking for a
Research Program Manager (part-time).

The Interventional Psychiatry Program offers novel psychopharmacological (e.g. IV ketamine/other anesthetic agents), neurostimulation (e.g. rTMS, ECT, emerging neurostimulation modalities) and digital therapeutic (mobile-based monitoring and interventions) interventions for Mood and other Disorders.

The interdisciplinary program offers emerging and procedural interventions for psychiatric disorders, the research program aims to understand treatment response with these emerging interventions.

The program is interdisciplinary and works with researchers in disciplines including psychiatry, anesthesia, imaging, informatics and biomedical engineering.

Summary:

This position encompasses the overall responsibility for the development and implementation of strategies used in the conduct of research, the development and implementation of new research within the institution, in addition to the general management of a Research Program.

This position will be responsible for the financial and human resource management of a research program.

Must be flexible to work beyond the job description at times as work demands.
Reports to Principal Investigator.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for coordinating the research grant process
Developing and/or authorizing research study budgets and payment schedules
Responsible for the generation of employment and payroll reports
Preparing staffing schedules and maintaining efficient and optimal staffing levels (including daily, vacation, and sick time coverage)
Initiating and developing research proposals and protocols
Adapting research findings to the development of new research studies
Conducting administrative and technical research and contributing to professional publications, presentations, and posters
Supervising general interim analysis of demographic, safety and efficacy data
Responsible for training and supervising of Research Assistants, Coordinators and/or Technicians, including ongoing updates of various research guidelines and regulations
Developing and implementing policies, procedures and standards for the research program
Recruiting, hiring, supervising research staff, including responsibility for payroll time entry
Developing and negotiating research agreements and strategic alliances with outside parties
Negotiate terms of financing with outside parties (hospital and industry based)
Approving allocation of funds for unfunded research projects presented to research program
Chairing research group meetings
Planning the longterm strategy of the program (projects, timelines, staffing and resource needs)
Participating in material management, inventory management, safety management, performance management and quality assurance.

Qualifications:

MSc in related discipline with minimum 5 years related experience required, PhD in related discipline with minimum 2 years related experience preferred or demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience
Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
Asset: experience in overseeing large research programs with direct reports
Capable of independent interpretation of study related data
Professionalism and selfmotivation

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