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Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).
Position summary
Working closely with and reporting to the Manager of the Pre-Awards Office, the Strategic Initiatives Advisor is responsible for the management and development of funding applications for large-scale, multi-partner funding opportunities in alignment with the strategic direction of the RI-MUHC. The Strategic Initiatives Advisor acts as a subject matter expert on these funding opportunities and advises the RI-MUHC research community on how to maximize the research funding potential from a range of sponsors (e.g. agencies, foundations, industrial partners). The position is based in the Pre-Awards Office in the Division of Research Services and collaborates with the research program managers and researchers. The Strategic Initiatives Advisor also works closely with the Executive Director/Chief Scientific Officer (ED/CSO) to support the development of the RI-MUHC scientific strategy.
General Duties
The general responsibilities of the incumbent fall into the following areas:
• Promote and manage the development of complex, high-value awards (e.g. multi-institutional, multi-partnered, interdisciplinary, significant budgets). Build and lead teams in response to major funding opportunities and requests for proposals (RFP) to support the development of applications.
• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders as well as funding agencies, organizations, foundations, and industrial partners. Assess and obtain approval for internal resources to support high-value, multi-partner projects.
• Assist the ED/CSO with complex strategic research initiatives.
• Assist researchers in grant writing, development of budgets and coordinate resources across the institute as needed to prepare highly competitive applications.
• Review, and negotiate agreements and documents related to successful proposals and research collaborations as necessary. Identify and mitigate risk issues, articulate alternatives, and recommend solutions to RI-MUHC researchers.
Work tasks and responsibilities:
• Act as a key team player in mobilizing knowledge across programs and centres to build and lead teams in response to major funding opportunities and requests for proposals (RFP),
• Assist researchers in grant writing, development of budgets and coordinate resources across the institute as needed to prepare highly competitive applications for major funding opportunities,
• Ensure proposal development is progressing according to internal review timelines,
• Organize internal and external review committee meetings, prepare documentation for committee members in advance of meetings and follow up on summarizing comments and feedback for researchers,
• Manage external expert reviewers and collate comments and feedback,
• Assist the researchers to implement and follow through on decisions and advice provided by the internal committees,
• Assist researchers in setting timelines for the proposal development, milestones, and deliverables,
• Provide status reports and briefings to Senior Administrators including the Divisional Director, Program Leaders and the ED/CSO,
• Work closely with the ED/CSO to develop new research projects as required,
• Collaborate with the RI-MUHC EDI Specialist to ensure that EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion) is embedded the development of partnerships and conceptualization of research projects,
• Communicate with all members of the RI-MUHC Administration and relevant MUHC Departments. Regularly communicate with Investigators and/or their teams,
• Contact other hospitals, universities, private companies and funding agencies.
Education / Experience
Qualifications, Skills, and Standards of Performance:
• Educational:
PhD degree (or equivalent) in a life sciences-related field
Work Experience:
• 3-5 years of related experience, preferably at a large, research-intensive university or research centre,
• Excellent leadership skills to bring together diverse stakeholders and develop winning teams, leveraging individual strengths and overcoming differing points of view,
• Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills, able to effectively prioritize a wide range of responsibilities, able to supervise multiple projects simultaneously, and to work well under pressure,
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines, and demonstrate a high level of leadership and professionalism in working with a team of people to achieve specific outcomes,
• Incumbent should be able to take decisions independently on a regular basis. Unusual problems that could require exceptions to procedures may be referred to the Division’s Director,
• Bilingual in both written and spoken English and French in order to communicate with external stakeholders, make presentations and develop/compose complex and sensitive documents targeted to multiple audiences,
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and good judgment,
• Maintains subject expert knowledge up to date,
• Expert knowledge of provincial, federal, and/or international major funding opportunities and collaborative projects,
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal, French and English),
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment,
• Proven ability to work and achieve objectives within a complex policy and procedural framework,
• Experience with the designing, drafting, reviewing, of competitive grants at the provincial and federal levels.
Additional information
Status : Full-time, maternity leave replacement
Pay Scale: $54,327.00 – $100,882.60
Work Shift: Regular office hours, 8:30 to 4:30 or 9:00 to 5:00,
Monday to Friday, 35 hrs/week, overtime may be required
Work Site: Multi-site, Telework possible subject to the Director’s approval
Why work with us?
• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
•Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!
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THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, research.talent@muhc.mcgill.ca
