Manager, Research Operations

Job Title

Manager, Research Operations

Research Programs & Administration | Office of Research | Faculty of Medicine

$6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

January 22, 2026

February 23, 2029

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Primary location:
Point Grey campus; may also work from alternate locations.

This position provides comprehensive guidance for efficient administration and organization of the Office of Research within the Faculty of Medicine (FoM), including coordinating responses to issues and complex requests, preparing reports and briefs for senior leadership, and managing staff responsible for coordinating the duties of the Office of Research. The Manager is responsible for the operations of the Faculty of Medicine's Research Office, promoting research activity, and providing input into the research administration of UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Working under the broad direction of the Associate Director, the Manager will operationalize strategic plan initiatives and objectives, plan, manage, and coordinate support for all research‑related resources for faculty members. The role requires gathering information from multiple sources to make recommendations on research policy, procedures, regulatory guidelines, and funding policies, collaborating with senior administration across the Faculty to ensure efficient and effective operations.

• Manages reviews and searches of UBC Senate approved and FoM Research Centres and Institutes.

• Create, modify, and operationalize the guidelines and procedures for the creation, decommissioning and overall governance structure of Research Centres and Institutes under the FoM Office of Research portfolio.

• Provides administrative support to Research Centres and Institute senior administrators in improving operations by identifying gaps and providing resources.

• Oversee faculty awards and funding initiatives (e.g., NRA, Seminar Series Funding, New Faculty Research Award).

• Oversee FoM processes for Faculty research funding applications (e.g., CIHR, NSERC, NFRF, MSHRBC).

• Oversee student research and education funding programs and initiatives (e.g., SSRP, MRPM, Travel Awards Statistical Assistance Program).

• Act as a faculty reviewer on behalf of FoM leadership to oversee the UBC Medical Journal (UBCMJ) to ensure compliance with FoM and UBC policies and requirements.

• Manages the evaluation and review of existing programs, collaborating with the Associate Director to recommend and implement new processes for academics and senior administrators.

• Research, assemble and present reports to Leadership for discussion with UBC and Faculty Executives regarding progress towards plan initiatives and actions.

• Develop and implement research‑related policies and best practices within FoM in line with ethical and regulatory standards and UBC guidelines.

• Provides recommendations to the Associate Director in advising senior leadership, drafting business plans for new projects, and identifying project opportunities.

• Liaise with key stakeholders and provide leadership, guidance and direction to required teams and committees.

• Holds responsibility for implementing operational change initiatives, including improving overall operational practices, policies and procedures.

• Provide Leadership with information and analysis in response to ad‑hoc inquiries from stakeholders.

• Build relationships with academic and administrative units across UBC, nationally and internationally to understand operational issues and challenges.

• Prepare key…