Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B Job Title Clinical Research Lab Manager Department Cresswell Laboratory Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre Division of Neurology| Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date August 20, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date September 13, 2026 This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The Clinical Research Lab Manager for the Appel-Cresswell Lab, UBC Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre (PPRC), Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH), is responsible for managing the research assistants/technicians, WorkLearn students, and volunteers involved with movement disorder research projects, along with overseeing daily lab operations and supervising research activities; the role is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of industry and investigator-initiated research at the site; strategic plan development and implementation; human resources; grant development/writing; engagement with internal and external collaborators, partners and stakeholders; resource allocation; communications and knowledge translation; project management; and policy development and implementation. The incumbent requires minimal supervision and is independently responsible for their regular work, with a decision-making authority. They will have the ability to assess and implement work required to achieve objectives, have strong organizational skills, diplomacy, and the ability to provide leadership in creating positive and supportive work environments. The Lab Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing local, national and international research trials, budgeting, and coordinating the activities of lab research personnel and clinical research processes in the Appel-Cresswell Lab, UBC PPRC. The incumbent also works closely with grant and industry sponsors, regulatory agencies, the UBC clinical research ethics board (CREB), Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI), and clinical research organizations (CROs). The Lab Manager works onsite at the PPRC at DMCBH with the option for hybrid work as needed. Organizational Status The Lab Manager works independently under the direction of and reports to the Principal Investigator (PI). The Lab Manager will meet with the PI on a weekly basis; independent decision-making is exercised, with consultation/guidance of the PI as needed. The role collaboratively supports all research conducted at the UBC PPRC, DMCBH, Vancouver, BC; acts as the primary liaison with local, national, and international research colleagues at other sites. Work Performed Oversight of Lab Operations, Team Management, and Strategic Direction: Manages the day-to-day operations of the lab and research activities of the team, including planning related to study participant enrollment, clinical data and biospecimen collection, and study monitoring. Provides input on lab operational improvements and research proposals to support strategic vision. Provides expertise to the team in the field of research processes, ethics, and policies. Composing job descriptions of research technicians and WorkLearn students (WLs), including recruiting, interviewing and hiring. Provides training, onboarding, and supervision to students and junior staff, and completes regular performance reviews. Builds and fosters effective working relationships with local, national, and international sites while coordinating and co-monitoring site study progress. Troubleshooting issues and regularly updating the PI about concerns. Composing, managing, and handling communications related to research projects, including disseminating a monthly summary of current active studies to all PPRC members. Participating in weekly lab meetings with the team and attending PPRC research rounds. Budgeting and Financial Oversight: Budget forecasting, preparation, and monitoring of research funds to support functioning and sustainability of research projects. Finalizing study budgets and the associated Research Project Information Form (RPIF); consults with institutional budget and contract teams as needed. Regulatory Research Compliance and Ethics: Prepares and oversees submissions, resubmissions, and renewals for the Clinical Research Ethics Board; advising staff on the completion of Ethics provisos. Preparation of ethical review applications, review of protocols and agreements, contracts for ethical integrity, accuracy, and institutional policy compliance. Oversight of study documentation from application to approval stages, and ensuring study personnel meet all requirements at all institutional levels. Management of quality assurance strategies implemented in research projects and clinical trials that are intended to improve clinical research care. Ensuring site-specific needs are met to comply with ICH/GCP guidelines. Clinical Research Trial Management: Performs research management functions: planning and feasibility, organizing, and implementing local, national, and international sponsored and investigator-initiated trials. Responsible for writing local investigator-initiated trial project proposals and ensuring the appropriate work plans and timelines are followed by the study team. Responsible for setting goals in order to meet project deadlines in collaboration with the research team. Review of study progress (including status lists, status reports, control of data entry) and initiation of necessary actions; regularly communicating the study progress to the PI. Leading the study team and liaising with relevant departments/institutions, hospital IT, clinicians, and site research staff. Developing and overseeing patient enrollment strategies. Management of regulatory documentation for study approval and renewal. Process Development and Data Oversight: Developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure data quality management. Contributing to the development and finalization of investigator-led research projects and clinical trial protocols. Assurance of accurate and timely data collection and handling of subject records including: audit process, education, and training of study personnel and trainees. Maintaining accuracy, accessibility, and confidentiality of study records and reports. Other: Travelling as required to attend meetings and conferences. Consequence of Error/Judgement Errors made could influence the ability of the PI to meet critical deadlines, as well as compromise the results of research projects and affect funding applications, thereby impacting the credibility of the Investigator. Poor decisions may be damaging to the reputation of and cause financial loss to the Principal Investigator, PPRC, and the University. Supervision Received The Lab Manager works independently with ongoing general direction from the PI. Supervision Given The Lab Manager oversees and directs the work of the research assistants/technicians, WorkLearn students, volunteers, and ancillary contractors/lab personnel who are involved with sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies; makes professional decisions and recommendations on relevant aspects of research work and is responsible for the quality of the research activities; acts as a resource for study personnel, hospital staff, colleagues, and collaborators; maintains lab operations and manages the progress of the studies. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education or experience. Experience in a supervisory role at UBC, including interviewing, hiring, and training of junior staff. Experience with budget forecasting and composing contracts. Experience with strategic planning, managing research studies, ethics applications, study start-up, and regulated research processes. ICH-GCP Certification, TCPS-2 (2022) completion; experience working with international regulatory guidelines, Investigator Site Files. Highly experienced with policy and application requirements of UBC CREB and VCHRI. High proficiency in overall research ethics and clinical research knowledge. Working knowledge of research methodology and design, research assessments, statistical methods. Computer proficiency mandatory, including use of Word, Excel, similar applications, REDCap, and Clinical Trials Management System. Maintains education and training on ICH-GCP, Health Canada Div. 5, research involving human subjects, Standard Operating Procedures, and trial-related training. Knowledge of UBC policies and procedures. Proven organizational skills, including the ability to supervise a lab team and prioritize workload, ability to maintain accuracy and attention-to-detail, and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to show initiative, problem-solving, and sound judgment. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy. Professional communication skills: excellent written and oral communication. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a respectful manner. Flexibility to adjust to scheduling changes. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
