Clinical Research Coordinator II

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: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Cancer Clinical Research Unit
Reports to: Program Director
Work Model: Hybrid
Grade: D0:07
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $38.02- $47.53 per hour: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: August 2, 2024

Position Summary
The Cancer Clinical Research Unit has a mandate to lead and promote clinical research within the Princess Margaret (PM) Cancer Centre through standardization of processes and encouraging a culture of responsibility and accountability in clinical trials. Working under the direction of the Lead Budget Negotiations Lead, the Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRCII) will use their past experience in clinical trial management to focus on the development of clinical trial budgets supporting principal investigators within the PM Cancer Centre. This CRCII position requires an action-oriented individual with strong budget development experience, good business acumen, demonstrated problem solving capabilities and a good understanding of negotiation principles and study feasibility. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work with individuals from program departments as well as external stakeholders to achieve objectives to streamline the budget process, negotiate effectively, have excellent communication skills, and maintain an eye for detail and the ability to initiate the follow up on items or determine appropriate steps for timely resolution.The Cancer Clinical Research Unit has a mandate to lead and promote clinical research within the Princess Margaret (PM) Cancer Centre through standardization of processes and encouraging a culture of responsibility and accountability in clinical trials. Working under the direction of the Lead Budget Negotiations Lead, the Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRCII) will use their past experience in clinical trial management to focus on the development of clinical trial budgets supporting principal investigators within the PM Cancer Centre. This CRCII position requires an action-oriented individual with strong budget development experience, good business acumen, demonstrated problem solving capabilities and a good understanding of negotiation principles and study feasibility. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work with individuals from program departments as well as external stakeholders to achieve objectives to streamline the budget process, negotiate effectively, have excellent communication skills, and maintain an eye for detail and the ability to initiate the follow up on items or determine appropriate steps for timely resolution.

Duties
Duties of the CRC II include but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews clinical trial protocols for budget development (i.e., assessing needs for study tasks, staffing, and internal/external services costs)
• Develops and negotiates budgets for clinical research studies, monitors internal cost recoveries, and provides financial oversight (i.e., ensuring alignment between study protocol, budget, and contracts)
• Reviewing interdepartmental service agreements
• Consistently maintain general knowledge of protocols and prepare amendments of budgets as required by sponsors/external stakeholders or requested by principal investigators
• Ensure congruency between clinical trial protocols, trial budgets and contractual agreements
• Other tasks as assigned and adhoc requests, which may include, but are not limited to, assessment of time management systems for clinical trials, contributing to business cases for program expansion/consolidation ect., or participating on special committees

• At minimum, Bachelor's degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline,
• Certification in clinical research preferred (e.g., ACRP or SOCRA) or equivalent
• Between 3 to 5 years of clinical research experience in a hospital setting coordinating both investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Between 3-5 years of experience in providing support for monitoring/audits and regulatory inspections
• Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
• Highly motivated and self-directed individual who works well under pressure and with minimal direction
• Demonstrates excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, adept at prioritizing projects with competing deadlines, highly skilled at adapting to meet the changing needs of stakeholders and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies

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.

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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.