Research Program Manager Choosing Wisely Canada - Canada

Location: Wallaceburg, ON
Company Name: St. Michael's Hospital

Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) is a national campaign that inspires and engages health care professionals to take leadership in reducing unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures, and enables them with simple tools and resources that make it easier to choose wisely.

Choosing Wisely Canada is currently looking for a Research Program Manager. This position encompasses the overall responsibility for the development and management of the campaign budget, reporting to funders, and the day to day operations of the campaign. This position will be responsible for the financial and human resource management of the campaign.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day operations of the CWC campaign (including staff and stakeholder management)
• Work with upper management to set commitments to funders and develop work plans
• Work with the CWC team to set long and short term goals for the campaign, monitor goal progress and identify any risks to achieving these goals
• Developing and authorizing budgets and payment schedules related to the campaign
• Continuously manages financial risk to the campaign
• Develop detailed financial and written progress reports for funders and ensures that all reporting requirements are met
• Responsible for the generation of employment and payroll reports
• Maintaining efficient and optimal staffing levels (including daily, vacation, and sick time coverage)
• Contributing to professional publications, presentations, and posters
• Responsible for training and supervising of Research Assistants and/or Coordinators
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures and standards for the CWC campaign
• Recruiting, hiring, supervising research staff, including responsibility for payroll time entry
• Developing and negotiating agreements and strategic alliances with outside parties
• Negotiate terms of financing with outside parties
• Approving allocation of funds for campaign activities
• Planning the long-term strategy of the CWC campaign (projects, timelines, staffing and resource needs)
• Participating in material management, inventory management, safety management, performance management and quality assurance.

Qualifications:

• MSc in related discipline with minimum 5 years related experience required
• Excellent financial management skills required
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload.
• Asset: experience in overseeing large research programs with direct reports
• Professionalism and self-motivation
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team