Project Manager, Capture and Optimization of Research Data; CORD) Platform

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

The Research Institute of the MUHC is seeking an interim Project Manager to join the Capture and Optimization of Research Data (CORD) platform of the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). CORD provides researchers with expert support, technical resources, and methodological tools to facilitate data operations across the full study lifecycle. Reporting to the Associate Director (scientific) and the CORE Manager (administrative), the incumbent will support Principal Investigators with data collection tool development, electronic data capture implementation, and data management.

The incumbent will also contribute to platform policy development and building internal capacity across the Institute.

• Provide strategic support to Principal Investigators for research data-related operations, including conceptualization of data collection, linkage, management, and documentation strategies.
• Review study protocols and proposed measurement tools, advise on collection, management, and quality control strategies.
• Collaborate with the Biostatistical Consulting Unit (BCU) to align CRF structure and data design with downstream analytical needs.

• Review or co-design questionnaires and case report forms (CRFs), select appropriate electronic data capture (EDC) software.
• Program questionnaires and CRFs in REDCap, including advanced features (randomization, calculated fields, branching logic, API integrations, plugins).
• Lead pre-deployment testing and quality control of data collection procedures.
• Provide specialized training and support to research teams in the use of REDCap.
• Build and maintain robust internal REDCap support capacity, expand platform capabilities over time.

• Support data extraction, cleaning, integration, versioning, and maintenance of research databases.
• Collaborate with database managers and programmers for EDC implementation and quality control.
• Develop familiarity with other EDC, data management, and data banking systems as needed.

• Develop and improve data policy documents, integrity procedures, and strategies to address identified gaps.
• Create and maintain a library of methodological resources, guidelines, standards, and templates.
• Build expertise across the RI-MUHC in study design review, CRF creation, and data management best practices.
• Collaborate with RI-MUHC IT, the Centre for Innovative Medicine, and other RI-MUHC departments.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned by CORE Management or the Platform Associate Director.

• Education:
  
  Master's Degree

Field of study:
Epidemiology, data science, health informatics, biostatistics, mathematics or a closely related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of experience in clinical project management and clinical trials, with study protocols,…