Medical Writer, Scientific Projects – Pre-Awards Office

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!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
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).

Position summary
Under the general supervision of the Pre-Awards Office Manager, the employee’s main goal is to assist RI-MUHC researchers with securing research funding. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing drafted grant proposals, which includes but is not limited to preparing, reviewing, editing, managing and submitting grant proposals according to established methods.

In addition, the incumbent supports the Pre-Awards Office team through other related activities such as assisting with hosting institutional information events and meetings as well as attending local scientific meetings to liaise with RI-MUHC research community.

General Duties

• Draft and/or edit components of scientific grant proposals for funding opportunities from local, national, and international agencies.

• Identify national and international funding opportunities and promote them to the Research Institute’s researchers.

• Liaise with funding sources and partners on behalf of Institute’s researchers before and, if needed, throughout a project's lifespan.

• Create, lay, audience-friendly summaries

• Interpret and understand grant application guidelines and requirements.

• Create content for the Pre-Awards Office to be used on the RI-MUHC portal

• Support the development of research proposals ( coordinating meetings, tracking project progress, drafting project GANTT charts)

• Support and promote hospital-based researchers in their team’s research effort, development and research outcomes.

• Assist in hosting meetings to enhance funding and visibility of the research community and their students of the institute

• Assist with organizing and coordinating town hall meetings for new initiatives such as Hacking Health events which bring web developers, clinicians, scientists together

• Maintain knowledge of latest health economic developments relevant to the research community of the institute.

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Education / Experience

• MSc in Life sciences or equivalent, Medical Writer Certification (MWC) considered an asset

• At least 3 years’ experience preferably in a health institution or similar environment,

Required Skills

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and French,

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills,

• Ability to maintain a high, professional level confidentiality and discretion at all times,

• Ability to prioritize and work independently for long periods of time,

• Excellent ability to work and perform under tight deadlines,

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills,

• Excellent ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team,

• Demonstrates a service-oriented mind set,

• Proven ability to promote result-oriented thinking,

• Identifies and resolves issues promptly,

• Demonstrates an ongoing interest in research and development and strives to reach high standards.