Managing seven University of Alberta medical research facilities, including finances, infrastructure, operations, and compliance. Supporting researchers through strategic planning, grants, impact measurement, and safety oversight.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for seven Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry core research facilities
Develop policies and implement overall operational strategies
Lead financial and business planning, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, internal controls and compliance
Oversee billing, revenue management, user fees and facility rates in Stratocore PPMS
Oversee infrastructure acquisition and maintenance, purchasing, inventory and service contract renewals
Lead procurement, competitive bidding, capital planning and equipment/software agreements
Oversee core facility systems, services, user access, agreements, records, websites and online profiles
Coordinate user committees, including terms of reference, agendas, reports, minutes and scheduling
Lead staff recruitment, performance processes, annual reporting, impact measurement, seminars, outreach and grant support
Liaise with University offices, faculties, institutes, centres, vendors and off-campus clients
Set strategic direction for FoMD core research facilities under the Vice-Dean, Research (Basic)
Collect data on funding, usage, publications and grant support to measure research impact
Support FoMD Canada Foundation for Innovation application, proposal development and internal review processes
Facilitate collaboration between researchers and core facilities on infrastructure needs and priorities
Oversee health, safety and environmental compliance, staff certifications, hazard assessments and ARISE laboratory registrations
Represent core facilities on the FoMD HSE Committee
Requirements
MSc, PhD preferred
Research experience preferred
Minimum five years of experience in a managerial capacity
Broad scientific knowledge and experience in a wide range of skills, applications and techniques
Experience developing strategies and in report writing
Financial management, analysis and reporting skills
Superior writing and communication skills
Knowledge of administrative structures, policies and procedures within the University of Alberta
Knowledge of University of Alberta systems, including PeopleSoft and SupplyNet
Strong problem-solving skills and strong critical and analytical abilities
Strong interpersonal skills to provide advice and direction and establish and maintain effective working relationships for resolving complex, sensitive and confidential issues
Thorough knowledge of challenges facing researchers and understanding of the Faculty’s business culture
Ability to exercise judgment, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Superior computer skills, including expertise using Microsoft Office applications and PeopleSoft
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