Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Research
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: August 1 2025
Position Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with prior clinical trials experience to join our research team. Working under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager and Principal Investigators the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and coordination of a variety of clinical trials.
Duties
- Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identifying screening potential participants & obtaining informed consent)
- Coordinating complex patient visit schedules as per study protocol
- Planning implementing and coordinating all aspects of study visits including scheduling patient visits arranging & uploading of imaging scans assisting with lumbar punctures & skin biopsies documentation of adverse events & concomitant medications administration of neuropsychological & cognitive questionnaires eye tracking sample collection sample processing & shipping according to study protocol & etc.
- Implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
- Executing study-related administrative tasks such as collation of regulatory documents submissions to the Research Ethics Board and other regulatory agencies as required completion of relevant study CRFs logs and entering into databases in a timely manner & etc.
- Liaising with CROs/sponsors external stakeholders & members of the clinical research team
- Preparing and liaising with CROs/sponsors for monitoring visits and/or audits
- Organizing and attending ongoing meetings
- Contributing to protocol development
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in a health or science-related field or equivalent is required
- Minimum of 1-2 years clinical research experience and experience with patient contact
- Prior experience in the coordination and administration of clinical trials
- Experience with research regulatory submissions is a strong asset
- Phlebotomy certification preferred
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification preferred
- Knowledge of IATA (International Air Transport Association) shipping regulations and laboratory procedures preferred
- Previous experience with neurological clinical trials and/or PI initiated trials preferred
- Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines such as ICH/GCP guidelines Tri-Council Policy Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task & perform with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed leadership & excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated; ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent decision-making listening and conflict resolution skills
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 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 UHNs 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.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract