Project Manager - Biomedical Research

About the Organization

Join the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal, a globally recognized centre for biomedical and hospital research. Affiliated with McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and backed by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS), RI-MUHC fosters scientific breakthroughs and innovation in patient-centered care.

Role Overview

This Project Manager position supports research programs within the Department of Medicine's MeDic unit, focusing on endocrinology, oncology, bone biology, and tumor-host interaction studies, including projects on PTHrP biology, hypercalcemia of malignancy, skeletal metastasis, pancreatic and breast cancer, and associated therapeutic and biomarker investigations.

Reporting to co-directors Dr. Richard Kremer and Dr. Catalin Mihalcioiu of the Liquid Biopsy Center, the incumbent will coordinate research endeavors, manage scientific writing, project operations, and facilitate communication among academic, clinical, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee daily research operations and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress to preempt and address risks or delays.
• Coordinate meetings, document agendas, minutes, and action items.
• Foster collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and external organizations.
• Manage grant applications, reports, manuscripts, and publication processes including formatting, submission, and reviewer communications.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, ethics, regulatory standards, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate budgets, expenses, purchasing, and liaise with finance and administrative departments.
• Serve as liaison among principal investigators, staff, collaborators, and administrative teams.
• Support onboarding, personnel coordination, and strategic lab operations improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree in health sciences, biomedical sciences, life sciences, or related fields; PhD or postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Alternatively, bachelor's degree with 5+ years relevant experience in academic or healthcare research management.
• Prior experience in university, hospital research institutes, or similar academic medical environments.
• Strong scientific writing, editing, and grant/manuscript management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with capacity to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in French and English, both oral and written, to manage complex communications within diverse research teams.
• Competence with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, project tracking tools, reference management software, and budgeting systems.
• Knowledge of research compliance including ethics approvals, biosafety, animal/human protocols, and institutional finance procedures.

Required Skills

• Advanced fluency in oral and written French.
• Advanced fluency in oral and written English.
• Exceptional scientific document preparation and editing skills.
• Experience managing manuscript submissions and coordinating publication logistics.
• Strong project and budget management skills with attention to detail and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with hybrid work environments and digital collaboration tools.

Additional Information

• Position status: Temporary, full-time (35 hours per week).
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Work location: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, QC, with hybrid onsite and remote work options.
• Salary: Competitive and based upon experience and qualifications.
• The role is not a primary bench position but requires wet-lab literacy to understand experimental workflows and scientific priorities.

Benefits and Perks

• Four weeks’ vacation initially, increasing to five weeks after five years.
• Twelve paid days encompassing personal, sick, and family obligations.
• Thirteen paid statutory holidays annually.
• Comprehensive modular group insurance, including gender affirmation coverage.
• Access to telemedicine services.
• Participation in RREGOP defined benefit pension plan.
• Professional training and development opportunities.
• Child care facilities.
• Corporate discounts including transit and Perkopolis offers.
• Affordable monthly parking.
• Employee assistance and recognition programs.
• Flexible work arrangements and more.

Equal Opportunity

RI-MUHC prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds including racialized groups, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Support for applicants requiring accommodations is available.