Project Manager - UBC, Vancouver

Role overview

BC’s Gynecologic Cancer Initiative is seeking a highly organized and motivated Project Manager to lead the coordination and execution of the Rare Ovarian Cancer Collaborative Analytics (ROCCA) Platform. This newly funded initiative aims to advance research on rare ovarian cancers through a federated data network. The position involves overseeing financial, operational, and research aspects of the project, ensuring effective collaboration across institutions, and maintaining compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

Who we're looking for

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity, equity, and diversity.

• 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
• Advanced degree (MPH, MS, PhD, or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, public health, bioinformatics, or a related field (preferred)
• Strong familiarity with ovarian cancer as a disease area, including histologic subtypes, clinical care pathways, and research trends (preferred)
• At least 3 years of project management experience in multi-site biomedical research or data-sharing initiatives (preferred)

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will handle multiple administrative, financial, and data-focused duties to support network success across participating sites.

• Manage the financial and project administration of ROCCA, including setting milestones, liaising with stakeholders, monitoring project progress, and preparing status reports, budgets, and other project documentation
• Responsible for developing policies, processes, and guidelines to support data collection at other sites
• Ensure project planning and execution align with established goals, with a focus on meeting deliverable timelines and maintaining a clear project scope
• Coordinate and facilitate the creation of needed committees to undertake the necessary work
• Develop academic reports, presentations, scientific communications, and resource documents to communicate the project's progress and findings
• Act as the key resource and the advisory contact for project collaborators, partners, and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear communication across all parties
• Oversee the preparation, coordination and renewal of ethics applications for the project at the local institution, ensuring compliance with institutional ethics requirements and regulatory guidelines
• Lead the coordination of governance and data-sharing agreements, facilitating collaboration between institutions and ensuring legal and ethical compliance, and maintenance of governance documentation
• Ensure that all participating institutions adhere to the overall governance framework and are following the project’s established policies, processes and guidelines to support data collection across all sites, while also facilitating the harmonization of data across different cohorts
• Identify, compose, and develop grant applications to secure funding for the network’s continuation and expansion
• Develop new international partnerships and scientific collaborations as part of the federated network, expanding the project's reach and impact
• Effectively communicate project progress to participants and stakeholders through structured reporting, regular meetings, and strategic updates
• Facilitate communication across a range of scientific disciplines, ensuring that the project’s objectives are understood and met by all involved teams

Who you'll work with

You will report directly to Dr. Aline Talhouk, co-lead of the Rare Ovarian Cancer Collaborative Analytics (ROCCA) Platform. In this capacity, you will work closely with international co-leads, clinicians, scientists, junior research staff, students, and other key partners across diverse scientific disciplines.