Manager - Strategic Research Projects - University, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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University, Canada

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Description

Full-time

Department: Research

Company Description:

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union:

Non-Union

Site:
Research Solutions & Services (RSS) at OPG

Department:
Strategic Research Projects

Reports to:
Director, Strategic Research Projects

Work Model:
On-Site

Grade:
M0:06

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Salary:
$97, $121,524.00 Anually

Shifts:
Monday to Friday

Status:
Permanent Full-time

Closing Date:
April 25, 2024

Position Summary

Research operations, infrastructure, systems and programs are funded by public and private organizations in the magnitude of hundreds of millions of dollars at UHN annually.

Ensuring that this funding is utilized sustainably to support and grow the research enterprise requires the collective contribution of all stakeholders:
scientists, trainees, support staff, research and operations leadership and external organizations.

The Strategic Research Project team is a multi-disciplinary, high performing project team that will support and manage the development and execution of strategic and high priority research initiatives.

This will include projects that contribute to the transformation of clinical research, UHN collaborative centres, Business Hub innovation and data strategies.

The Manager, Strategic Research Projects, works closely with stakeholders to guide the strategic decision-making process when developing and implementing institution-level strategic projects.

The Manager facilitates and leads complex multiple-stakeholder projects and ensures their alignment with strategic research priorities. The manager is also responsible for managing the performance and growth of the Strategic Research Projects team.

Duties

Plans and develops institutionwide communications for strategic projects; collates and reviews feedback; facilitates planning sessions and presents goforward options to senior leadership for deliberation
Leads the development and implementation of strategic projects to enhance research infrastructure, operations, systems and programs in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Supports the planning, development, implementation and reporting of strategic institutional research priorities.
Works closely with departments and stakeholders across research to align strategic initiatives with operational needs and ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycles.
Identify potential risks and challenges associated with strategic projects and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
Establish KPI's and metrics to measure the success of strategic projects. Monitor and evaluate project performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Implement change management processes to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of new initiatives within the organization, addressing stakeholder concerns, and providing support and training as needed.
Engage with key stakeholders, including principal investigators, research personnel and support staff to gather feedback, address concerns, and build support for strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

At minimum, Master's degree in Health Informatics or Administration, Technology, Science, Business, or related field required
PhD degree in Health sciencerelated discipline would be an asset
Laboratory or clinical science background required
Minimum four (4) years of project management experience or equivalent
Sound knowledge of project management standards
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Experience in delivering managementlevel presentations, training and/or end user support
Selfstarter with the ability to work independently, prioritize and get things done
Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment and dealing with ambiguity
Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies an asset
Experience in writing and editing of scientific and technical documents an asset

Additional Information:

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