Research Quality Assurance Advisor

**Posting Period**:
Open: April 17 2025

Deadline: April 26, 2025

**Job Summary**:
At London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI), our teams pioneer discoveries that transform the health of adult and paediatric patients around the world. As the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), we conduct research where patient care is delivered, working alongside patients, families, health-care providers and academic partners like Western University. We are leaders in advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and health conditions through a diverse research program that ranges from laboratory-based science to clinical trials. Our research has a global impact as we build on LHSC's 150-year legacy of health innovation and drive forward medical breakthroughs that make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

The Research Quality Assurance Advisor is committed to clinical research quality and participant safety across the organization through the administration of the institutional Research Quality Management System. The Research QA Advisor conducts quality assurance audits and investigations to support the development of risk mitigation and compliance strategies. The QA Advisor is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive clinical research education program to promote continuous quality improvement (i.e. standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and templates in support of clinical research conduct). This role acts as an expert resource to Research Administration and other stakeholders on clinical research compliance issues. The Research QA Advisor must remain current on local, national and international legislation and regulatory requirements to promote and sustain clinical research excellence across the organization.

**Regular Full Time**

**Hours of Work**: 37.5

**Rate of Pay**: $34.22- $42.78 per hour

**Teaching, Learning and Research**

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

**Qualifications**:

- Undergraduate degree in Science or Health related field required
- Post graduate diploma in Regulatory Affairs preferred
- SoCRA, ACRP or RQAP certification preferred
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines relevant to clinical research (Proficient)
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of clinical research conduct, risk mitigation strategies and CAPA development (Proficient)
- Experience auditing drug, device, biologic, or radiopharmaceutical trials for compliance and quality assurance (Proficient)
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in program development, evaluation and education
- Interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills (Proficient)
- Communication skills, verbal and written (Proficient)
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite and corporate productivity tools
- Time management; attention to detail and organizational skills (Proficient)
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and integrity (Proficient)
- Consensus building, conflict resolution, critical thinking, presentation and facilitation skills (Proficient)

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

**Work/Study Permit**

**Immunization Requirements**:
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.