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    Research Quality Specialist - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

    University Health Network
    University Health Network Toronto, Canada

    3 days ago

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    Company Description

    The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

    Job Description

    Union: Non-Union
    Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
    Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit
    Reports to: Quality Manager
    Work Model: On-Site
    Grade: N0:10
    Hours: hours per week
    Salary: $84, 068 - $105, 086 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
    Shifts:     Monday - Friday
    Status: Permanent Full-Time
    Closing Date: June 9, 2024

    The Cancer Clinical Research Unit has a mandate to lead and promote clinical research within the PM Cancer Centre through standardization of processes and encouraging a culture of responsibility and accountability in clinical trials.

    Working under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Research Quality Specialist (RQS) will build on past experience in the coordination and administration of clinical trials ( data collection and source documentation, ethics submissions, safety monitoring and serious adverse event reporting, liaising with sponsors and external stakeholders) to facilitate, mentor, and enhance quality, standardization, and productivity in clinical research across the oncology program. In collaboration with key CCRU stakeholders including principal investigators, research managers, coordinators, and UHN departments that provide services for clinical research purposes, the RQS will be required to promote best practices and changes to ensure quality research conduct and patient safety. In addition, the RQS is responsible for oversight related to clinical research quality standards and compliance as required by the ICH-GCP and various regulatory agencies.

    Duties
    The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the identification, assessment, and management of risks / quality gaps across the PM Cancer Program. This position will utilize the knowledge of clinical study management to support the administration of CCRU standard operating procedures (SOPs); participate in incident analysis reviews and related meetings; provide education and support to aforementioned stakeholders around research quality; conduct quality assurance reviews for both retrospective and prospective studies; provide data on program-wide quality trends; and lead or participate in the review of non-compliance issues for the purpose of providing recommendations for system learning and improvement.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in a health or science-related discipline
  • Minimum three (3) years of practical and related experience
  • Certification as a Clinical Research Professional ( SOCRA or ACRP), preferred
  • Knowledge of basic healthcare and oncology terminology
  • Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN, and/or departmental policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines
  • Experience with data collection and monitoring/auditing
  • Mentoring/training experience, preferred
  • Knowledge and application of quality management and related quality methodology and tools, such as root cause analysis and six sigma
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills required
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office/O365, Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams
  • Ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment

    • 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 )
  • Close 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 UHN's 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.

    All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

    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.

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