Research Quality Associate - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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JOB TITLE:
Research Quality Associate

Job Posting #:926989

Site:
Toronto General Hospital Research Institute


Union:
Non-Union


Department:
Research Quality Integration (RQI)


Reports to:
Manager, Research Quality Integration


Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary:
$74, 428 - $93, 035 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Permanent Full-Time


Posted Date:
November 30, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled


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.


Position Summary


Research Quality Integration supports the UHN research community by identifying risks to quality, and opportunities for improvement, facilitating safe, effective and efficient solutions to enable regulatory compliance, while achieving best practice standards in research at UHN.

The
Research Quality Associate works with the research community, including scientists, research teams, senior leadership, Research Solutions & Service leadership, promoting leading practices in quality, risk management and responsible conduct of research.


Duties

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing projects that are integral to RQI strategic initiatives, including coordinating and conducting research program review activities, and system/process gap analyses;
  • Collection, analysis of related program data, trending results, preparing key performance indicators, participating in preparation of executive reporting;
  • Benchmarking and evaluation of research programs, services, systems, tools;
  • Assisting in the coordination and support of risk management activities, collaborating with risk owners to identify, assess, evaluate, plan and monitor risk mitigation strategies;
  • Coordinating research quality audits, collaborating with Investigators and research teams in identifying gaps and facilitating corrective and preventive actions;
  • Assessing and monitoring of the internal and external research environment, governing legislation, guidelines and regulations to facilitate identification of potential risks or quality gaps;
  • Participating in the development and communication of research best practice standards, including delivering effective education, training and support to research programs.

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in health science or related field; Masters preferred
  • Minimum four years in an academic research environment (wet/dry lab, clinical research)
  • Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements, standards, issues related to the research environment
  • Outstanding ability to interact with, engage, and build relationships with diverse stakeholders including scientists, researchers, seniorlevel executives, management, and frontline staff.
  • Expertise in business writing including policy, standards, reports, meeting minutes
  • Experience in developing, analyzing, and implementing policy
  • Excellent project management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Outstanding collaborative approach and interpersonal skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong data management and analysis skills
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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
  • 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, onsite 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
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