Project Manager (Research Institute)

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Join the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal, a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre focused on scientific discovery and patient-centered medicine.

RI-MUHC is the research arm of the MUHC, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University and supported in part by FRQS.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Lead, SAIL and CTB Business Relations, the incumbent will plan, coordinate, and administratively manage preclinical studies conducted within SAIL and the CTB Technology Platforms. The role serves as the primary contact between internal teams, external collaborators, and clients to ensure study timelines, deliverables, and compliance requirements are met. Responsibilities include administrative, operational, and, at times, hands-on technical support for multimodality imaging projects (e.g., PET, SPECT, MRI, ultrasound, optical fluorescence, SWIR, DXA, X-ray) from study design through data delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of imaging and pre-clinical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met.
• Collaborate with investigators and CTB platform staff to develop study timelines, workflows, and deliverables.
• Prepare project schedules and monitor progress against timelines, providing updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure resource allocation (instrument time, staff, animal housing) aligns with project needs.
• Assist in preparing, submitting, and tracking Animal Use Protocols (AUPs), amendments, and renewals.
• Assist in preparing Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and project financial estimates.
• Maintain project documentation, including study protocols, SOPs, meeting notes, and correspondence.
• Ensure adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements for animal welfare and biosafety.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and collaborators throughout the project lifecycle.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, communicating requirements and timelines clearly.
• Coordinate facility tours, demonstrations, and presentations for prospective collaborators.
• Liaise with CTB technical staff to ensure equipment readiness and availability of consumables / reagents.
• Provide hands-on animal work support as needed, including animal preparation, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and post-procedure care, in compliance with welfare protocols.
• Assist with basic imaging tasks under the guidance of platform technologists.
• Track project-related costs and assist with budget preparation and invoicing.
• Support data packaging and delivery, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in organizing training sessions for collaborators and new staff on platform workflows.
• Maintain accurate project records for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives for project management processes.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Lead, SAIL and CTB Business Relations.

Education / Experience

Education : Doctorate Degree

Field of Study : Life Sciences

A secondary degree / certificate in business is an asset.

Work Experience : 2 years

Required Skills

Employment Details

How to Apply / Additional Information

If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one document.

Benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity

The RI-MUHC hires on merit and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations may contact

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