Research Manager

About the role

The Research Manager will lead and coordinate the multi‑institutional project “QUS‑P: Quantitative Ultrasound of the Placenta,” a clinical study funded by ARPA‑H. This role supports high‑risk pregnancy research across UBC, the University of North Carolina, and BC Women’s Hospital.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and communicate research activities for the QUS‑P project.
• Develop, write, and implement study protocols and strategic work plans.
• Manage a budget exceeding USD 16 million and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Provide regular progress reports to ARPA‑H and achieve project deliverables.
• Oversee central management of research activities at multiple sites.
• Build and sustain relationships with investigators, clinicians, and external collaborators.

Required profile

• Exceptional organizational abilities and strong initiative.
• Motivation and enthusiasm for clinical trial development in high‑risk pregnancies.
• Experience managing large, multi‑partner research projects.
• Ability to coordinate across radiology, obstetrics, maternal‑fetal medicine, pathology, and epidemiology teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of CAD 6,747.50 – 9,701.42 per month.
• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact, federally funded research initiative.
• Collaboration with leading academic and clinical institutions.