Clinical Research Coordinator Ii - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Full-time

Department: Research

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.

Union:

Non-Union

Site:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
Critical Care Department

Reports to:
Principal Investigator

Work Model:
On-Site

Grade:
D0:07

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary:
$74, $92,683.50 annually

Shifts:
Monday to Friday

Status:
Permanent Full Time

Closing Date:
June 16, 2024

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator II, a key leadership position in the Critical Care Department, supports the research program and principal investigator(s) to coordinate the day to day operations including direct management of finances, research staff, students and clinical trials.

The Coordinator has extensive experience in management and coordination of large scale, multicentre clinical trials and specializes in industry budget preparation, contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.

The Coordinator has deep knowledge of financial practices, program and SOP development and project and team management.

The Coordinator assists the medical-surgical ICU Research Director and principal investigators to implement and coordinate strategic program objectives and new initiatives while liaising with key stakeholders.

Duties
- supporting the principal investigators in the management of day to day operation of the Critical Care research program (includes finances, staff, clinical trials);
- supporting investigators to establish the logístical aspects of conceptualizing and planning clinical trials (space, equipment and human resource requirements);
- preparing, reviewing and negotiating budgets for investigator-initiated, grant and industry funded clinical trials;
- developing and monitoring financial models to budget and forecast the operating budget and revenues/expense from clinical trials;
- overseeing and updating accounts receivables for clinical trial payments, reconcile transactions;
- performing regular reviews of budgets against actual unit revenue and activity to ensure fiscal responsibility, mitigate operating losses of the research program and clinical trials;
- reviewing and negotiating clinical trial contracts and service agreements with investigators and other internal/external stakeholders (UHN research service departments, external study sites, third-party vendors, industry sponsors, CROs, granting agencies, etc.);
- overseeing the intake and coordination of clinical trials including leadership support, resources, staff assignment, redirecting support;
- managing progress of clinical trials, including milestones/deliverables, trial finances, auditing; ensure accountability in clinical research practices (ICH-GCP);
- reviewing, writing and updating relevant SOPs and guidelines for the clinical trials; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with job classification, as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

At minimum, a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or health professional degree or recognized equivalent; Master's degree preferred
Recognized certification in clinical research (e.g., ACRP or SOCRA) required is equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of professional clinical research experience in coordinating both industry and investigatorinitiated studies required
Minimum of 2 years of experience coordinating Health Canadaregulated trials and providing support for monitoring/audits and regulatory inspections required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in research contract budget monitoring and management required
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management experience is preferred
Demonstrates strong leadership and motivational skills
Excellent skills in recognizing, analyzing and resolving problems
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Excellent decisionmaking skills with the ability to form/defend independent judgments and to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
Ability to work effectively and demonstrates composure under pressure/stressful conditions and to meet multiple and competing deadlines
Adapts t