Research Manager - General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry
About the role
Job Description
Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence**, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:** Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.
To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca**.**
To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here**.**
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest academic health sciences centre dedicated to mental health and addiction. Research in the General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry Division is focused on diverse interests, including clinical treatment trials, brain imaging, brain stimulation, genetics and health services research.
The General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry Division is currently recruiting a full-time, temporary 12-month duration, Research Manager to support on-going research activities. This role will report to the Research Operations Manager, Clinical Research and the Division Chief. The Research Manager will oversee all research study operations, including:
- Collaborating with study investigators and stakeholders
- Manage all aspects of human resources including recruitment, hiring, training, and daily supervision of staff
- Provide fiscal management and support the reporting obligations associated with each grant
- Monitor key performance indicators and support quality and safety initiatives
- Co-ordinate and facilitate current and new research projects
- Assist in writing new grants and protocols
- Adhere to and meet REB and regulatory requirements
- Oversee and manage all aspects of clinical trials including multi-site projects including, participant recruitment, enrollment, and study protocols.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Research Operations, Services and Support Office, and will collaborate with other CAMH departments, to ensure alignment of research operations, meet and maintain institutional, regulatory standards and department requirements including: Biosafety, Safety, Contract Development, Research Ethics Board, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Support Services.
As a key member of the team, the successful incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively on projects with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally. The incumbent will champion and lead initiatives that support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable policies, procedures and legislation. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West, with travel between sites, as necessary. This role requires on-site presence with the opportunity of remote work on occasion.
The anticipated start date for this role is November 2025.
Job Requirements
You will possess a Masters degree in a clinical research related field in the mental health domain (e.g. psychology, neuroscience, etc.) and at least three (3) years of clinical research operations experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
You will possess a good understanding of the Canadian and U.S. grant funding landscape, and experience in managing multi-site studies. Specific experience in Health Canada regulated clinical trials is a major asset. The candidate will have demonstrated experience in hospital/grant accounting and reporting as well as proven analytical, organizational, conceptual, and decision-making skills in a dynamic fast-paced environment. Experience managing staff is required and management in a unionized environment is an asset. The candidate will possess superior leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal. Candidates require the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language are an asset. Candidates will be proficient in the following software applications: Access, Excel, REDCap, or other database softwares.
Please Note: This full-time, 12-month, temporary position is NOT part of any Bargaining Unit.
Salary Range: Competitive Salary and Benefit Package
About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.
Research Manager - General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry
About the role
Job Description
Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence**, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:** Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.
To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca**.**
To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here**.**
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest academic health sciences centre dedicated to mental health and addiction. Research in the General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry Division is focused on diverse interests, including clinical treatment trials, brain imaging, brain stimulation, genetics and health services research.
The General Adult and Health Systems Psychiatry Division is currently recruiting a full-time, temporary 12-month duration, Research Manager to support on-going research activities. This role will report to the Research Operations Manager, Clinical Research and the Division Chief. The Research Manager will oversee all research study operations, including:
- Collaborating with study investigators and stakeholders
- Manage all aspects of human resources including recruitment, hiring, training, and daily supervision of staff
- Provide fiscal management and support the reporting obligations associated with each grant
- Monitor key performance indicators and support quality and safety initiatives
- Co-ordinate and facilitate current and new research projects
- Assist in writing new grants and protocols
- Adhere to and meet REB and regulatory requirements
- Oversee and manage all aspects of clinical trials including multi-site projects including, participant recruitment, enrollment, and study protocols.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Research Operations, Services and Support Office, and will collaborate with other CAMH departments, to ensure alignment of research operations, meet and maintain institutional, regulatory standards and department requirements including: Biosafety, Safety, Contract Development, Research Ethics Board, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Support Services.
As a key member of the team, the successful incumbent will be expected to work collaboratively on projects with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally. The incumbent will champion and lead initiatives that support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable policies, procedures and legislation. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West, with travel between sites, as necessary. This role requires on-site presence with the opportunity of remote work on occasion.
The anticipated start date for this role is November 2025.
Job Requirements
You will possess a Masters degree in a clinical research related field in the mental health domain (e.g. psychology, neuroscience, etc.) and at least three (3) years of clinical research operations experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
You will possess a good understanding of the Canadian and U.S. grant funding landscape, and experience in managing multi-site studies. Specific experience in Health Canada regulated clinical trials is a major asset. The candidate will have demonstrated experience in hospital/grant accounting and reporting as well as proven analytical, organizational, conceptual, and decision-making skills in a dynamic fast-paced environment. Experience managing staff is required and management in a unionized environment is an asset. The candidate will possess superior leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal. Candidates require the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language are an asset. Candidates will be proficient in the following software applications: Access, Excel, REDCap, or other database softwares.
Please Note: This full-time, 12-month, temporary position is NOT part of any Bargaining Unit.
Salary Range: Competitive Salary and Benefit Package
About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.
As a teaching hospital, CAMH provides education, training, internships and residencies for students. People training to work in the health care field, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and laboratory technologists, come to CAMH for practical experience.
We believe that Mental Health is Health, and through our work we are building a movement for social change: raising awareness, challenging prejudice, and advocating for public policies that support mental health.
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you feel safe in the moment, follow up with your family physician or care team. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.