Research Manager (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2025

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Research and Development Manager with a strong background in bioinformatics and project management in a startup environment. This position is particularly well-suited for an individual at the outset of their professional career who demonstrate exceptional promise and a strong commitment to advancing translational healthcare research. The successful candidate will bring a growing portfolio of experience in research coordination, healthcare technology design, and interdisciplinary collaboration between clinical and technological environments.Key responsibilities:
  • Plan, organize, and evaluate research, development, or production activities, ensuring alignment of current and future technological advancements.
  • Develop and implement standards and procedures to enhance laboratory and project performance.
  • Facilitate direct engagement with patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring high ethical and research standards.
  • Design and implement user-centered research strategies, including stakeholder interviews and qualitative insight analysis.
  • Develop customer journeys and patient experience frameworks to guide the design and refinement of clinical tools.
  • Assign, coordinate, and review the work of multidisciplinary teams (including but not limited to UI/UX designers, software developers, scientific teams from other departments) to drive results.
  • Directly participate in or oversee applied research projects, leveraging advanced bioinformatics tools and current industry standards.
  • Prepare and review operational and research reports to ensure high-quality output.
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in bioinformatics prefered.
  • Foundational knowledge of speech-language pathology and neurological conditions in research or clinical contexts.
  • Demonstrated promise of success in business relationship management and cross-functional collaboration with software and product development teams.
  • Strong organizational skills, with experience streamlining workflows and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Proficiency in tools such as REDCap, Unix, R, Atlassian products and Notion, fluency in GenAI tools as well as Microsoft Office, alongside certifications in GCP and scientific entrepreneurship.
  • Experience or training in conducting user and stakeholder interviews within healthcare or technology settings.
  • Familiarity with user journey mapping and principles of human-centered design.
  • Experience with software systems thinking or architecture tools (e.g., ArchiMate) is an asset.
  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of operational improvement and innovation.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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