JOB TITLE: Research Strategy Development Specialist I

Job Posting #: 925357

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Radiation Medicine Program

Reports to: Manager, Program Development and Strategic Partnerships

Hours: 37.5/week

Wage range or Salary: $79,186- $98,982: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Posted Date: October 13, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

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 ground breaking 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.

Position Summary

The Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and highly organized Research Strategy Development Specialist I to oversee grant administration from identifying funding opportunities, through application support, and project management of approved grants. The incumbent will work with the RMP Director of Research, under the Manager, Program Development and Strategic Partnerships, to develop and utilize new internal processes to achieve excellence in management and support of RMP grants.

The successful candidate will bring their high attention to detail and organizational skills to a broad range of project management, coordination, and administrative functions related to the research portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to build their experience in building processes to improve overall program efficiency and effectiveness.

Duties

• Identify and communicate internal and external grant opportunities to secure funding in support of RMP research programs and strategic research priorities;
• In collaboration with the UHN StRIDe Team, support RMP investigators to develop and write competitive internal and external research grants and support the grant submission process;
• Support PIs through project management across a variety of tasks (writing/submitting/tracking reports, creating and managing project budgets, facilitating communication amongst investigators and others, maintaining records related to research activities, etc.);
• Develop and refine internal processes and templates to support PIs with their research and grant application and management;
• Support knowledge translation activities, including creative and innovative ways to increase research reach;
• Oversee data related to grant applications, including optimization of the RMP research dashboard;
• Work with the RMP Research Committee to build awareness of RMP research activities both internally and externally;
• Collaborate with team members within and beyond RMP and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

  Qualifications

  • At minimum, a MSc in a science or health science related discipline or recognized equivalent
  • Experience in academic research required
  • Demonstrated project management skills required
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high-quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
  • Experience with CIHR, NIH, and other large grants strongly preferred
  • Experience in developing grant proposals and budgets desirable
  • Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task and working independently
  • Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Client-service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
  • Familiarity with knowledge translation principles and practices, including innovative ways to convey new information

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

    • Competitive offer packages
    • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
    • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
    • A flexible work environment
    • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
    • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

      Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • About the company

    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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