Clinical Research Manager

Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Clinical Research Collaborative Centre
Reports to: Toronto General Hospital Clinical Research Unit Medical Lead 
Hours: 37.5 Hrs.
Salary: $87669 $109582 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN
compensation policy)
Status: Temporary FullTime 14 month contract covering a maternity leave 
Location: Hybrid
Posted Date: January 21 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled

Working under the direction of the UHN Clinical Research Collaborative Centre Operations Management team and the Toronto General Hospital Clinical Research Unit (TGH CRU) Medical Lead the Clinical Research Manager brings expertise in program management and development building and managing teams implementing operations and overseeing and planning the operational budgets. The candidate will have experience ensuring procedures are in place for the appropriate delegation of tasks (quality management) and has experience applying high level consultative and negotiation skills to interact effectively and efficiently with investigators regarding protocols budgets staffing and liaising with funding agencies. They will be skilled in identifying and developing clinical and administrative tools for TGHs clinical research community as well as standards guidelines process and procedures in accordance with UHN policies. In addition the incumbent will participate in project design development and maintenance to ensure that deliverables keep on track and meet deadlines. The candidate should be skillful in identifying problems using assessment skills and be solution oriented.

The incumbent will be responsible for planning developing and coordinating all aspects of multiple projects including monitoring deliverables working with the TGH CRU Medical Lead to understand project goals site challenges and priorities to address socialize and manage multiyear strategy at the site liaise with collaborative internal counterparts (Clinical Research Executive other site CRUs and UHN Clinical Research Managers) and stakeholders and collaborate with key appointees in each business unit to consolidate feedback strategic direction and ensure unified execution. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors of Science or recognized equivalent in a health or science related discipline
• At minimum 35 years clinical and/or professional experience and at least 3 years clinical research experience and 23 years supervisory/management experience
• Holds recognized certification in clinical research (e.g. ACRP or SOCRA) preferred
• Experience in research program outcome analysis
• Experience in the development and writing business operation plans
• Ability to manage tight deadlines
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to express complex technical concepts effectively
• Welldeveloped leadership listening and conflict resolution skills
• Interacts frequently with both internal and external contacts to provide guidance and advice on clinical research or other related issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills customer relations and ability to act with discretion
• Excellent problem recognition and solving abilities
• Knowledge of applicable legislative UHN and/or departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priority projects and timelines efficiently
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows database and applications required.
• Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract