Research Ethics Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

Position:
Research Ethics Coordinator (2 positions)

Site:
MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department:
Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board (OCREB)

Reports To:
Research Ethics Manager

Salary:
Commensurate with level of experience

Hours: 35 hours/week

Job Type:
Hybrid

Status:
Full-time, Permanent

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking an experienced Research Ethics Coordinator (REC) for its Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board (OCREB) program.

The REC is integral to the operations of OCREB and serves as the primary liaison between OCREB and the research teams.

The REC is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects for the submission, review, revision and approval of research protocols within OCREB via an online system.

The REC must be familiar with the most recent ethical standards as captured in the Tri-Council Policy statement and be able to communicate effectively with OCREB members, researchers, research coordinators and other staff at institutions throughout Ontario, as well as with other external stakeholders in the broader research community such as study sponsors and regulatory bodies such as Health Canada.

The REC supports the OCREB Chair, Vice-Chairs and members and reports to the Research Ethics Manager. This is a hybrid working environment, anticipated to be on-site once a week.

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all of the required doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page.

The responsibilities include:

Coordinates and manages submissions through all aspects of the review process (full Board or delegated), from submission to approval/final decision via an online system
Conducts an administrative review of assigned submissions to assess for completeness and for compliance with OCREB policies and SOPs and applicable standards, regulations and guidelines
Assists with the preparation of meeting agendas, reviewer assignments and minutes
Attends OCREB meetings and distills complex discussions, consolidating key oral and written OCREB comments, recommendations and concerns into formal letters to researchers
Ensures that OCREB decisions are accurately communicated to researchers in a timely manner
Maintains accurate documentation of discussions and decisions
Communicates and coordinates with the Chair, Vice-Chair or other OCREB members as applicable to facilitate a final decision
Serves as a resource for researchers/research teams on regulations and guidelines governing the ethical conduct of research and on OCREB requirements
Fosters effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
Participates in and contributes to regular OCREB team meetings
Contributes to the development, implementation and communication of policies and procedures
Willing to engage in special projects, when possible

Qualifications:

Experience in clinical research conducting trials, or acting as a research coordinator or monitor
Sound knowledge of clinical trial conduct, including frontline experience with study participants
Experience in oncology clinical trials preferred
Research ethics experience highly desirable
Sound knowledge of the regulations and guidelines governing clinical research and research ethics
Computer proficiency
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problemsolving skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking, organizational and time management skills
Ability to synthesize findings and to judge and substantiate the significance of the findings
Ability to make thoughtful, informed, and thorough decisions
Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve
Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of work to meet both internal and external deadlines
Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment

OICR is a collaborative, not-for-profit research institute accelerating the development of new cancer research discoveries for patients around the world while maximizing the economic benefit of this research for the people of Ontario.

We are dedicated professionals who bring expertise to each of our roles. We are looking for individuals who share our values of excellence, innovation, collaboration, impact, responsibility and community.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

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