IMH Research Manager - UBC, Vancouver

The opportunity

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the larger departments in the Faculty of Medicine, supporting extensive clinical and research environments across six health authorities. As an integral part of the department, the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) brings together clinicians and scientists to re-examine mental health and illness, translating advances in neuroscience, clinical trials, and brain imaging into effective treatments. This position manages the strategic priorities, planning, and oversight of all IMH activities, working closely with researchers, health care providers, administrators, and community partners.

Day-to-day

The incumbent works autonomously with minimal managerial direction to execute a broad portfolio of administrative, research, and communication tasks.

• Develops and manages work plans, budgets, and timelines for various IMH projects and initiatives
• Manages the development and implementation of research project proposals and protocols, providing guidance on project requirements and ensuring alignment with research objectives, institutional policies and applicable requirements
• Oversees manuscript writing and the preparation and execution of knowledge dissemination, determining appropriate approaches and providing substantive review and recommendations
• Assess project progress, research issues and emerging risks, and provides recommendations to IMH leadership and PIs regarding priorities, corrective action and next steps
• Keeps abreast of current UBC Research Policies, serving in a key advisory role to new investigators and clinical faculty with queries related to research policies and processes, as well as a liaison between researchers and the UBC Office of Research Services
• Monitors and provides semi-annual reports on Department research funding data, publication and citation data and other research metrics
• Reviews all research-related documents, including Research Project Information Forms and Contract Request Forms, ensuring accuracy prior to signatures
• Manages the development of research-related documents, ensuring adherence to various ethical board guidelines
• Identifies and assesses funding sources for suitability and alignment withಂಬ the Department's strategic mandates, recommends which opportunities should be pursued, and manages the development of funding applications
• Contributes to scientific papers; develops research reports and presentations
• Prepares, drafts, edits, and coordinates regular updates and reporting to research collaborators, funding partners, and donors, in conjunction with the IMH Director and Associate Head, Research
• Facilitates knowledge translation by recommending communication strategy, media and social media content to promote the IMH, including the IMH Member Showcase, the IMH PROGRESS Webinar Series, as well as newsletters, fundraising material, and press releases, maintaining a strong digital presence for the IMH and its research activities
• Supports the strategic priorities of the IMH, in conjunction with Directors of IMH; Associate Head, Research and Director, Administration, Department of Psychiatry; Translates approved IMH Strategic priorities into research initiatives, work plans and deliverables, and monitors their implementation and outcomes
• Oversees the IMH Marshall Fellowship application, review and selection process, as well as the Stimulus Grant application, review and selection process
• Organizes and attends meetings and engagement activities, including but not limited to advisory meetings with scientists, sponsors, donors and advocacy groups
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

Candidates must meet the minimum educational and professional qualifications, while preferred qualifications offer additional strengths for the role.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Education or experience related to the mental health research field
• Experience in working with executives and in roles related to communication
• Knowledge of and experience in writing research grant proposals, protocols, work plans, and scientific papers
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, governance and administrative systems
• Ability to effectively facilitate groups to achieve appropriate outcomes
• Knowledge of BC government organizations related to health and knowledge of health-related organizations in Canada and globally
• Effective organizational, problem-solving, planning and analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation and professional terminology
• Proven ability to communicate professionally and tactfully, both orally and in writing
• Ability to compose correspondence and other written materials using clear and concise business English
• Experience working with web content management systems, including WordPress, along with knowledge and experience in website development, CSS and HTML
• Ability to use desktop publishing software at an intermediate to advanced level, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canvas
• Ability to effectively use survey applications and virtual meeting platforms at an intermediate or advanced level
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively both within the UBC community and with external stakeholders
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Experience in managing projects that involve a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise judgment, tact, discretion and diplomacy
• Proactive and cognizant of conflicting priorities, with the ability to advise and direct resolutions