Research Compliance

2 months ago


Toronto, Canada St. Michael's Hospital Full time

The Applied Health Research Centre (AHRC) of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute is an Academic Research Organization (ARO) that provides clinical study project coordination and data management services to Investigators and sponsors at the University of Toronto and beyond. The AHRC supports and manages all aspects of the clinical research process including protocol development, study document development, clinical site management, clinical data management, data analysis and report writing. This position will offer the successful applicant a challenging and rewarding career in the clinical research area.

The primary role of the Research Compliance & Education Specialist is twofold:

- To plan, develop materials, and implement new services for academic researchers and institutions across Canada, focused on delivering clinical research training services
- To plan and conduct both on-site and remote clinical research monitoring activities. On-site visits to research study sites will require at least 50% travel both nationally and internationally. This position operates with limited supervision, with guidance from the Clinical Research Specialist and Manager, Research Quality and Process.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Monitoring**
- Plans and conducts both on-site and remote monitoring activities as defined in the protocol, ICH GCP, SOPs and Sponsor requirements
- Evaluates appropriateness of research sites to conduct the study, reviews and verifies site documents as required by protocol and ICH GCP
- Reviews accuracy, completeness and timeliness of completed study records, case report forms (CRFs), and other documents
- Documents monitoring activities in writing, using appropriate report formats, and promptly communicates deficiencies to appropriate stakeholders and takes necessary actions
- Identifies investigator misconduct and/or fraud. Presents findings to stakeholders
- Works cooperatively with clinical research staff and investigators to address their concerns and to communicate findings that can lead to improved clinical research study performance and/or compliance.
- Participates in meetings and training activities.
- Conducts assessments of potential Serious Adverse Events
- Reports Serious Adverse Events to regulatory agencies
- Works with sites to review barriers to recruitment, local site matters, and other related tasks
- Prepares study monitoring plans, monitoring reports and related documents.
- Communicates with sites, internal study team and study sponsor
- Other related research quality assurance duties as necessary

**Quality Planning, Control and Improvement**:

- Track and manage AHRC training files and processes
- Develops SOPs, tools and templates for research teams and institutions to facilitate efficient conduct of research
- Identify and disseminate best practices and facilitate quality improvement initiatives within research teams and institutions
- Support research teams and institutions in preparing for external audits

**Knowledge Building and Fostering Collaborative Partnerships**:

- Initiate and maintain collaborative relationships with key individuals and departments to ensure a research team / institution wide approach to research quality
- Plan, implement and deliver education sessions related to research conduct and quality management
- Act as a resource in interpreting regulatory, privacy and research guidance documents
- Identifies and promotes internal and external sources of research expertise and education

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum educational requirement of a bachelor’s degree in a health related or life sciences field, or demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification an asset
- Requires ability to travel nationally, to the USA and to international destinations
- Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP and Canadian/US regulatory requirements
- 2 years + experience of on-site and remote monitoring of clinical research sites
- Demonstrated initiative, willingness to learn
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlines
- Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to independently author monitoring reports, monitoring plans and other quality assurance documents

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