Director, Research Operations, Clinical Trials and Partnerships

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Position Overview

The Director, Research Operations, Clinical Trials and Partnerships provides subject matter expertise and leadership across research operations, governance, budgets and contracts, clinical trial administration, ethics and regulatory processes, sponsor and partner engagement, and performance reporting. The Director builds a sustainable research infrastructure that expands research activity, increases patient access to clinical trials, and strengthens partnerships with investigators and academic collaborators – aligning research operations with Humber River Health’s strategic priorities.

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site, travel to other sites as required

Hours of work: Monday to Friday

Employee Group: Management

Reporting Relationship: Chief of Staff

Wage Rage: $159,584.10 - $194,159.55

Key Responsibilities

Research Operations & Clinical Trials

• Lead the delivery and growth of clinical trials, sponsored research, investigator-initiated studies, and multi-site research initiatives.
• Provide leadership for research operations, including study start-up, ethics and regulatory processes, quality assurance, compliance, audit readiness, and research infrastructure.
• Develop and implement policies, standard operating procedures, systems, and processes that support efficient, compliant, and sustainable research operations.

Strategy, Governance & Performance

• Lead operational planning, governance, and performance measurement activities that support organizational research priorities, academic objectives, and program growth.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand research capacity and advance interdisciplinary and multi-site initiatives across the organization.

Partnerships & Research Development

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with physician investigators, academic institutions, research sponsors, industry partners, research institutes, community organizations, and peer hospitals to advance Humber River Health’s research agenda.
• Represent Humber River Health in external collaborations, including Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) operational tables, working groups, implementation initiatives, and multi-site research networks.

Research Finance, Contracts & Compliance

• Oversee research budgets, grants, contracts, sponsor relationships, financial performance, risk management, and regulatory compliance activities.

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