Manager, Research Program Development

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Rumsey Centre (347 Rumsey Road Toronto) Toronto Rehab
Department: Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program
Reports to: Senior Manager Clinical Research Services
Shifts: 5 days per week
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full-time (13-month contract with possibility of extension) *Contingent upon funding
Closing Date: November 21 2025

Position Summary
The SCAPE Study offers an exciting opportunity for a highly organized results-driven and dedicated Manager Research Program Development. We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven ability to lead complex multi-stakeholder projects from inception through completion.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic research environments demonstrating exceptional organizational communication and problem-solving skills. Experience managing cross-functional teams coordinating with sponsors and delivering projects on time within scope and on budget is essential.

This role requires flexibility in work hours to accommodate project demands. The successful candidate will exhibit professionalism initiative and strong organizational skills effectively managing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and high standards of quality across all study activities.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of healthcare operations workflows and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to make sound decisions solve problems and negotiate effectively.
• Skilled in coordinating and operating within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change collaboratively and innovatively.
• Advanced data management and analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis software.
• Proficient in project management tools with excellent organizational planning and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated aptitude with health monitoring devices and digital health applications.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong initiative sound judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Committed to high-quality work continuous learning and professional growth.
• Flexible and quick to learn new software research methods and workflows.

Duties
The Manager Research Program Development will play a key leadership role in ensuring the successful delivery of the SCAPE Study. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage all aspects of the SCAPE Study to ensure timely high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Develop oversee and monitor project budgets in collaboration with leadership ensuring alignment with sponsor institutional and study objectives.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to ensure efficient study operations and strong team performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to support program success.
• Collaborate closely with scientific leaders investigators hospital management and research staff to ensure integrated and compliant program delivery.
• Track project progress prepare regular updates and recommend actions to achieve milestones.
• Anticipate resource needs and provide ongoing support and guidance to staff throughout the study lifecycle.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders fostering collaboration and constructive problem-solving.
• Manage industry-sponsored research protocols and ensure compliance with institutional ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with sponsors and regulatory bodies during audits and monitoring visits.
• Prepare and submit REB amendments maintain current ethics documentation and support related administrative processes.
• Facilitate training sessions and coordinate with referral sites to achieve study enrollment and operational goals.
• Support the development of infrastructure and reporting systems for timely stakeholder updates.

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of a Masters degree in a health or business-related discipline.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible project management experience in a healthcare and/or research environment.
• 5 years in a program management/development role required.
• Strong understanding of research ethics REB processes and data privacy regulations.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in clinical trials health research or implementation science preferred
• Experience developing and managing research budgets and funding transfers (i.e. FC creation and reconciliation).
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau) preferred.
• Familiarity with UHN financial administrative and electronic medical record system preferred.

Additional 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 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 UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract