Clinical Research Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Reference Number:

Posted Date:5/7/2024

Closing Date:5/31/2024

Department:
Lunenfeld Tanenbaum Research Institute

Position:
Clinical Research Project Manager (PRECISE)

POSITION TITLE

Clinical Research Project Manager
DEPARTMENT
LTRI, Sinai Health
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Regular Full-Time
HOURS OF WORK
37.5 hours per week
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Non-Union
REPORTS TO
PRECISE Director
Organization:

The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai Health, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research.

With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women's and infants' health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators.

Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health.

Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.

Position Description:

PRECISE (Prepare, REact, Collect, Innovate, Share, and Engage Pandemic Platform) is a recently funded multi-institution project that aims to advance pandemic preparedness and biomanufacturing in Canada.

PRECISE is part of the HI3 Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases, led by the University of Toronto.

PRECISE's Directors at Sinai Health, Drs.

Jennie Johnstone and Anne-Claude Gingras, are working with a team of > 60 researchers across multiple organizations in Canada, along with partners in public health and public/private sectors, to improve diagnostics.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Project Manager with expertise in fundamental and/or basic infectious disease research to coordinate the PRECISE project across all partner institutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Research Administration

Exercises professional judgment in regulatory conduct of research activities and ensures adherence to local, national, and international regulations on the conduct of research studies (PIPA, PIPEDA, ICH/GCP).
Develops, distributes, and maintains studyspecific regulatory documents including protocol study manuals, SOPs and other studyspecific tools and resources.
Communicates with the Research Ethics Board at the participating hospitals as required.
Ensures informed consent documents and other administrative documents, including institutional and sponsor requirements.

2. Project Management

Sets goals to meet project deadlines in collaboration with the research team.
Ensures that work plans and timelines are followed by the research team.
Coordinates and monitors study progress including the tracking of study targets and milestones to help ensure they are met.
Coordinates financial reporting and interinstitutional fund transfers
Prepares project reports for management, sponsors, or other authorities.
Assists the Director and Co-Director in providing financial oversight of projects.

3. Communication and human resources

Plans, manages, and handles communications related to research projects in collaboration with the Director and Co
Director.
Coordinates PRECISE investigator meetings.
Assists the Director and Co-Director with effective human resource allocation through recruitment, selection, training, and performance management.
Builds and fosters effective working relationships with study sites, related study personnel and other stakeholders.
Acts as a resource to other PRECISE staff across institutions.
As required, Assists the Director and Co-Director in supervising other study team members, including data management staff and summer students.
Other duties as assigned by Director and Co-Director as needed.

Qualifications

PhD in Infectious Disease, Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology or a related field or healthcare professional degree
At least 5 years of experience in clinical and/or basic research with 2 years in research management or equivalent
Experience in infectious/communicable disease research preferred
Superior interpersonal skills
Excellent problemsolving and organizational skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office software tools
Knowledge of database management software and/or REDCap is an asset
Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team

Application Instructions:

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In accordance with Institute's policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases.