Clinical Research Associate

**TERM**: Full-time position (1.0 FTE), 2-year term, with transition to permanent position after term completion based on performance

**LOCATION**: Hybrid (patient facing activities will require working at Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre).

**REPORTS TO**: Dr. Rahul Nayak, Director of Research, Division of Thoracic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Research Associate to join our amazing team.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- This will be the main activity of the research associate. Therefore, outstanding writing skills are necessary.
- Perform statistics for manuscripts and grant proposals
- Perform appropriate literature reviews
- Ensuring that all staff members, students and volunteers adhere to recognized guidelines and standards of clinical practice as part of TCPS2, ICH/GCP guidelines, Division 5, federal code of conduct, etc. as applicable.
- Monitor and evaluate program performance
- Develop new study budgets
- Coordinate contract execution, including reviewing and/or negotiating budgets
- Lead or assist with establishing enrolment strategies
- Assist in the development of study budgets
- Monitor and manage research accounts within budgets
- Oversee payments and revenue for studies
- Monitor the overall research funding envelope and suggest strategies for its optimal management.
- Create budget predictions for upcoming years to ensure sustainability of the program
- Assist with clinical trials and submission to Health Canada for a Health Canada Regulated Studies

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND ABILITIES**
- Master’s degree in epidemiology/clinical trials/health field and/or equivalent field (Essential)
- Experience with clinical trials registration (Essential)
- Data management experience (Essential)
- Statistical skills (descriptive statistics, modeling and more) (Essential)
- Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office) (Essential)
- Proficiency with statistical software (SPSS, STATA, SAS, or R) (Essential)
- Proficiency with REDcap software (Essential)
- Understanding of research design, procedures, guidelines and standards governing clinical research including Personal Health Information Protection Act (Essential)
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills (Essential)
- Have experience with grant writing. (preferred)
- Have published at least 3 manuscripts as first or senior author (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years clinical research experience (preferred)
- Previous demonstration of sound scientific writing and organizational skills (preferred)
- Have experience with Health Canada regulated clinical trials (Asset)
- Expertise in the field of surgery (Asset)

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Flexibility to work remotely in a hybrid work model that would include both remote work and on-site work.
- Able to be flexible with working hours to help meet deadlines
- Able to work under tight deadlines
- Able to work in a team as well as independently under sometimes very mínimal supervision

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Compliance with LHSC’s Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; and
- Police Record Check

**TO APPLY**

The Division of Thoracic Surgery, London Health Science Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values diverse perspectives and supports people to be their authentic selves. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON N6A 5W9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N6A 5W9