Research Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Research Coordinator

Status:
Temporary Part-Time ( 0.6 FTE - 45 hrs biweekly)

Start Date:
May 23, year contract)

Supervisor:
Laura McAdam

Program:
Bloorview Research Institute

Join us in building a world of possibility Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital.

We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually.

Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families.

Providing both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.

Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

The research coordinator will coordinate a phase 3 industry sponsored clinical drug trial for a disease modifying medication for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Additionally there are several investigator-led studies focused on a rehabilitation intervention for SMA, a national disease registry and other studies focusing on Neuromuscular conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate communication between the project investigators and subcontracted sites
On behalf of the Principal Investigator (PI), organize and lead team meetings across platforms/projects
Act as the primary administrative point of contact for the studies
Monitor progress and ensure project milestones are met
Contribute to the preparation of required reports (including milestones, budgets, annual reports) and knowledge translation projects (e.g. presentations, manuscripts, stakeholder progress reports)
Participant recruitment, consent/assent, data entry, etc.
Ensure research is conducted in compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement, Good Clinical Practice, and Health Canada regulations as applicable

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

A Master's degree in a healthrelated field or a degree/diploma in project management
Experience working with regulated clinical trials would be a strong asset
At least three years of research experience required (more than five years preferred)
Demonstrated success in managing project timelines and subcontracts
Demonstrated success and understanding of managing finances and budgets for projects
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Ability to take a leadership role as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to organize and facilitate the productivity of investigators and staff
Exceptional organizational skills
Superior attention to detail and quality of work
Works well under pressure, can prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
Professional and friendly demeanour
Ability to work flexible hours as necessary