Clinical Research Project Coordinator

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
We are currently looking for a **Clinical Research Project Coordinator** to join the Clinical Trials Support Unit (CTSU) team, part of the Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy program at SickKids. In this role you will manage consortium, investigator initiated or industry-sponsored clinical trials. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary oncology team of physicians, nurses, clinical research project coordinators and managers, and more. You will also be developing strong relationships and collaborating with external stakeholders including study sponsors, C17 Council, and all other 16 pediatric oncology/BMT/CT programs across Canada. You will be responsible for the coordination of various aspects of clinical research studies including regulatory work, patient enrollment, data submission, aspects of study activation and more. This is an exciting opportunity for you to use your project management skills and clinical trial knowledge to facilitate consortium, investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical research trials in a dynamic and fast-paced oncology setting.

**Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric cancer healthcare.**
**Here's What You'll Get to Do**:

- Screen, consent patients and enroll eligible patients on study as per study protocol
- Monitor study compliance, collaborate with clinical staff to assure completeness and accuracy of documentation, facilitate use of the protocol as well as maintain quality assurance through accurate and timely data reporting
- Monitor serious adverse events or reactions, and report immediately to Principal Investigator. Follow-up on adverse events according to SickKids' Policy. This includes filing reports with internal (REB), sponsors, external regulatory bodies and/or patients.
- Conduct study feasibility review; assist with tracking study budgets, closely collaborating with the budget associate, as necessary
- Liaise with other clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and managers, research nurses, physicians, other members of the health care team and regulatory personnel to ensure patient management and oversight of regulatory components of clinical trials
- Responsible for study data abstraction and submission in accordance with sponsor and other regulatory timelines.
- Work with the legal and contracts department within SickKids to ensure clinical trials contracts and other documents are in place
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, including development of new SOPs and other processes for more efficient contact of clinical trials in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements
- Specimen submission: shipment of clinical trial tissue and blood samples
- Participate in educational initiatives concerning clinical trials and attend related meetings
- Be an active member of the interdisciplinary team; collaborate and problem solve effectively
- Build strong relationships with all (internal and external) stakeholders; maintaining positive relationships
- Contribute to other areas and functions of the team, as necessary
- On-call weekend support a few times per year may be required

**Here's What You'll Need**:

- Baccalaureate degree in a related discipline (i.e. Life Sciences or equivalent) required
- Clinical Research Program College Certificate or a university Masters degree an asset
- CCRP certification (Certified Clinical Research Professional) or willingness to write the examination
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years related experience in clinical trials, including regulatory and clinical data management
- Prior experience in oncology; experience in paediatric oncology and phase 1 trials is a strong asset. Knowledge of medical terminology
- High energy individual with excellent attention to details, organizational and analytic skills
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong