Project Manager

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Clinical Trials and Translation Unit (CTTU), Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC)
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Salary Range: $106,329 - $132,911annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Position Summary

The PROJECT MANAGER (PM) is a key position in the Clinical Trials and Translation Unit (CTTU) within the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC). CTTU provides centralized and standardized clinical trials operational support to the world-leading investigators at the PMCC. CTTU provided start to end support for everything to operationalize a successful clinical trial. TeamCTTU is growing and is looking to welcome a forward thinking and enthusiastic professional to join our team and be a part of many innovative initiatives and clinical trials at local, national and international stage. Interested applicant must be willing to work on-site full time. The PM will report to the Clinical Research Manager of the CTTU.

Duties

The principal duties and responsibilities of the PROJECT MANAGERinclude, but not limited to, the following:

• Plans and develops all aspects of assigned projects
• Collaborates with project leader to determine timelines and project schedule
• Drafts policy and procedures changes required for implementation of the assigned project
• Develops and projects resource requirements (i.e., capital, operating and staff requirements)
• Analyzes information system requirements; develops new and modified systems
• Lead development and management of engagement and communication with internal and external partners
• Guides all aspects of a project (e.g., quality, risk, communication, staffing, etc.)
• Monitors the budget and expenditure of projects to ensure costs do not exceed established budget
• Performs administrative responsibilities
• Participates in the strategic planning process
• Schedules and participates in meetings, including preparing meeting minutes and action items for follow-up
• Prepares and Provides status reports, as required
• Liaises with appropriate parties
• Acts as a resource to other requiring knowledge and expertise
• Project scope includes clinical trials, knowledge translation events , AI projects, etc as assigned by research unit manager

Qualifications

• At Minimum completion of bachelor’s degree, required
  • Masters preferred
• Minimum Five (5) years project management experience, required
• Experience in healthcare preferred
• Proven and demonstrable experience leading clinical trial projects of substantially different characteristics required
• Having experience managing national and international regulated clinical trials is preferred
• Experience using AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools will be an asset
• Experience leading an AI driven project will be an asset
• Project planning, management and implementation experience required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent required
• Experience in coordinating Knowledge Translation (KT) events is an asset
• Knowledge and experience of clinical research operations and regulations is preferred
• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of technological tools including AI
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate information/ideas so others will understand
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel
• Effective listening skills
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality work
• Ability to use a team approach in solving problems

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.