Position: Project Manager, Implementation Science
Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto
Department: Executive Office Team
Reports To: EVP and Head, Implementation Science
Salary: Commensurate with level of experience
Hours: 35 hours/week
Job Type: Hybrid
Status: Full-time, Temporary (1-year contract)

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to act as a Project Manager for its Implementation Science (IS) program.

Implementation Science is a new program at OICR that enables translation of all areas of cancer research into transformative care. Its purpose is to promote the uptake of evidence-based practices and research into regular use by policymakers and healthcare providers. It encompasses an OICR-supported grant program, externally funded research projects, and activities that influence public policy, bridge implementation gaps and promote knowledge translation. The IS program is co-lead by the EVP and Head, Implementation Science and the Lead, Clinical Implementation.

As Project Manager for IS, you will function as the main interface and coordinator between the portfolio of research projects and activities led by the IS Co-Leads and the scientific and administrative activities required to support them. The Project Manager will be responsible for assisting with all planning, administrative and reporting activities undertaken in IS by the Co-Leads. This Project Manager role will interact frequently with the Co-Leads of IS, other project/program managers, health system partners, scientists and clinicians associated with various research network activities across Ontario and Canada. The individual will also be responsible for the administrative functions required to support these IS research and policy activities such as finance, human resources, facilities, research operations, procurement and communications.

To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page.

The responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and participating in bi-weekly meetings with Co-Leads to keep them up-to-date on all IS activities and discuss IS priorities/strategy.
• Acting as a central point of contact for all IS-related administrative and research-oriented communications and reporting activities including budget oversight, operations planning, policies and key performance metrics, annual and quarterly reports.
• Acting as the primary liaison and coordinator of meetings between the members of the grant-funded research teams led by the IS Co-Leads. Plan, schedule, organize and occasionally lead team meetings, keep clear minutes, capture assignment of action items and ensure follow-up.
• Liaising with partner institutions to facilitate sharing of information, repurposing of existing materials, ideas and approaches; cross-pollination and collaboration of synergistic ideas/tools/processes/projects.
• Nurturing, building, and maintaining internal and external collaborative relationships/agreements with relevant stakeholders and teams, including patient partners.
• Managing external relationships and reporting requirements with other granting agencies, such as CIHR.
• Making recommendations to the IS Co-Leads regarding the development, planning and implementation of projects that will support the goals and priorities of the IS program. Works with the Co-Leads to develop and execute these recommendations.
• Managing resources including budget and material requirements for the program and reporting on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and compliance. Identify gaps and work with Co-Leads to fill gaps.
• Assisting in sourcing additional personnel and resources as required.

Qualifications:

We are seeking a self-reliant, resourceful, organized team player comfortable with multitasking who is adept at building cooperation and collaboration between and among partners with broad perspectives.

• A Master’s or equivalent in health policy or health sciences, preferably in with some focus on oncology. Experience in health economics, health services or policy research, or implementation science, is an asset.
• In addition to your academic training, you have at least 2 years of relevant job experience related to program or project management.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate effective communications with other team members and to communicate with external collaborators and users.

Working hours can be negotiated to fit the needs of the applicant and the project.

This Position is anticipated to be hybrid between on-site and off-site work.

OICR is a collaborative, not-for-profit research institute accelerating the development of new cancer research discoveries for patients around the world while maximizing the economic benefit of this research for the people of Ontario. We are dedicated professionals who bring expertise to each of our roles. We are looking for individuals who share our values of excellence, innovation, collaboration, impact, responsibility and community.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca.

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

OICR is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for all. We welcome all applicants, and encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to furthering a diversity of ideas within our community. OICR is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience. Providing an accessible workplace and recruitment process is important to us, as described in our Accessibility Plan (https://oicr.on.ca/accessibility/). Should you require accommodation during any stage in the recruitment process, please complete the form at the bottom of page https://oicr.on.ca/careers/. Information received related to accommodation will be handled confidentially.

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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