Clinical Research Study Assistant

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Drug Development Program Phase I
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-time 
Closing Date: July 31 2025

Position Summary
The Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret Hospital is the largest drug development program in Canada and the only centre outside of the United States to have a contract with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Early Phase Therapeutic studies. The Drug Development Program includes a Phase I program focusing on studies of innovative drugs and immunotherapy with a strong emphasis on pharmacokinetics and correlative studies. It involves a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach and is strategically designed to ensure the rapid completion of high-quality studies.

This role will work in a hybrid office environment candidate will have the opportunity to work from home and will also have a workspace on site (On-Site 3 days & Remote 2 days). The Clinical Research Study Assistant participates in the coordination of clinical trials from protocol review and approval through to activation follow up and trial closure.

Duties

• Following established procedures & guidelines and comply with applicable regulations
• Provides assistance to study team in preparing environment for conducting research activities as per protocol
• Assist in interactions with study participants (e.g. scheduling appointments preparing and assisting participants to clinic rooms preparing and sending reimbursements other administrative functions)
• Conduct specified clinical assessments (e.g. vital signs)
• Assist with the collection of medical documents as per approved study protocol and authorized access
• Performs administrative functions such as bookings and requests supply ordering administrative binders etc.
• Performs data transcription from health records or other sources as per approved study protocol and authorized access
• Provides assistance with the maintenance & modification of electronic & paper information filing/retrieval methods systems and/or formats

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of a Community college diploma in a health related discipline or equivalent is required; Bachelors degree in a health/science disincline or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 6 months related experience clinical research experience preferred
• Demonstrated relevant knowledge of clinical research and of human research regulations and guidelines of applicable legislative UHN and/or departmental policies
• Knowledge of Research regulations and guidelines (such as ICH/GCP Tri-Council Policy Declaration of Helsinki FDR CFR and Health Canada TPD as required)
• Strong communication organizational time management and problem solving skills 
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive patient data and information

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 :

Full-time