ABOUT CQDM

Since its inception, CQDM has raised more than $275 million to fund the development of 150 + drugs addressing major health challenges, including cancer, neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases.

CQDM is a biopharmaceutical research consortium whose mission is to fund the development of innovative tools and technologies that accelerate the development of safe and effective drugs. We bring together world-leading pharmaceutical organizations, several Canadian biotech companies, the best researchers from the public and private sectors, as well as the Canadian and Québec governments. Our collaborative approach bridges the funding gap needed to drive innovation, especially where early-stage research is concerned.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Scientific Affairs, the incumbent will be actively involved in several aspects of CQDM’s multidisciplinary and collaborative projects, including primarily the coordination of projects under their supervision to ensure that the established objectives and milestones are met. This is a temporary, one-year position serving as a maternity leave replacement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will actively participate, in close collaboration with several members of the CQDM team, in the planning, follow-up and execution of the projects funded by CQDM. If needed, he/she could also be called upon to contribute to the project evaluation process or, more broadly, to any other activity related to the financing of innovation projects. Specifically, he/she will be responsible for:

  • Acting as the primary contact for CQDM funded projects under his/her supervision throughout the process.
  • Collaborating closely with CQDM’s business development team to ensure the proper transfer of knowledge related to the projects under his/her supervision.
  • Regularly consulting with researchers on the progress of the planned work for each project under his/her supervision.
  • Ensuring that all required documents are sent and received on time and according to the requirements of CQDM, its funding partners and funders.
  • Managing documentation and logistics related to the various project processes.
  • In collaboration with the researchers funded by the CQDM, establish the Gantt chart to track the progress of projects.
  • Monitoring the realization of CQDM funded project milestones and deliverables and collaborating with the CQDM team and researchers to identify solutions to any issues encountered.
  • Monitoring several performance indicators related to CQDM funded projects.
  • Participating in project monitoring and committee meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a life science discipline.
  • Training or experience in project management (an asset), program management, research funding or equivalent: Five (5) years or more of experience.
  • Knowledge and/or experience of the medical science research field and the drug discovery and development process (an asset).
  • Good knowledge of the academic and industrial research networks in Québec (an asset).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Bilingual, with excellent written proficiency in both English and French.
  • Excellent organizational skills, rigour and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ease in interacting and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reliability, initiative, leadership, and autonomy.
  • Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  • Good ability to work in a team.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

START DATE: Immediate

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

We are a non-profit organization, with a young, agile, and dynamic team of highly skilled professionals. Many opportunities are available to allow employees to quickly take on more responsibilities within the organization and grow personally and professionally.

CQDM offers competitive employment conditions and a flexible hybrid working environment. CQDM’s offices are in downtown Montréal, near the Square Victoria metro station.

We offer competitive salaries, in line with your qualifications, a comprehensive group insurance plan, a professional development expense reimbursement program, and a generous vacation plan.
CQDM is looking for diverse profiles to enrich the team; therefore, all people who share our passion for the advancement of health research and collaboration are invited to apply, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, origin or disability.

If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter and résumé to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected will be contacted.

Seize the opportunity to make a difference by participating in an organization that brings about positive change in the world!