| POSITION TITLE |
Clinical Research Project Manager |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI, Sinai Health |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Regular Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
PRECISE Director |
Organization:
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai Health, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.
Position Description:
PRECISE (Prepare, REact, Collect, Innovate, Share, and Engage Pandemic Platform) is a recently funded multi-institution project that aims to advance pandemic preparedness and biomanufacturing in Canada. PRECISE is part of the HI3 Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases, led by the University of Toronto.
PRECISE’s Directors at Sinai Health, Drs. Jennie Johnstone and Anne-Claude Gingras, are working with a team of > 60 researchers across multiple organizations in Canada, along with partners in public health and public/private sectors, to improve diagnostics. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Project Manager with expertise in fundamental and/or basic infectious disease research to coordinate the PRECISE project across all partner institutions.
Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Research Administration
• Manages clinical research requirements of PRECISE including but not limited to the coordination of Research Ethics Board application(s), amendments and renewals, Data Sharing Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements etc.
• Exercises professional judgment in regulatory conduct of research activities and ensures adherence to local, national, and international regulations on the conduct of research studies (PIPA, PIPEDA, ICH/GCP).
• Develops, distributes, and maintains study-specific regulatory documents including protocol study manuals, SOPs and other study-specific tools and resources.
• Communicates with the Research Ethics Board at the participating hospitals as required.
• Ensures informed consent documents and other administrative documents, including institutional and sponsor requirements.
2. Project Management
• Sets goals to meet project deadlines in collaboration with the research team.
• Ensures that work plans and timelines are followed by the research team.
• Coordinates and monitors study progress including the tracking of study targets and milestones to help ensure they are met.
• Coordinates financial reporting and inter-institutional fund transfers
• Assists the Director and Co-Director with coordination of PRECISE-associated grant applications, study proposals, protocols, and budgets.
• Prepares project reports for management, sponsors, or other authorities.
• Assists the Director and Co-Director in providing financial oversight of projects.
3. Communication and human resources
• Plans, manages, and handles communications related to research projects in collaboration with the Director and Co- Director.
• Coordinates PRECISE investigator meetings.
• Assists the Director and Co-Director with effective human resource allocation through recruitment, selection, training, and performance management.
• Builds and fosters effective working relationships with study sites, related study personnel and other stakeholders.
• Acts as a resource to other PRECISE staff across institutions.
• As required, Assists the Director and Co-Director in supervising other study team members, including data management staff and summer students.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and Co-Director as needed.
Qualifications
• PhD in Infectious Disease, Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology or a related field or healthcare professional degree
• At least 5 years of experience in clinical and/or basic research with 2 years in research management or equivalent
• Experience in infectious/communicable disease research preferred
• Current certification in Good Clinical Practice and research ethics for human subjects’ research
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software tools
• Knowledge of database management software and/or REDCap is an asset
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Application Instructions
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are passionate about clinical or discovery research and infectious disease and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please apply today. To apply, please submit your cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Interfolio:
http://apply.interfolio.com/145797
Applications are accepted until May 31st or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
HOSPITAL DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Sinai Health System recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to explain any personal circumstances in order to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Search committee members have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of, career interruptions in their assessments.
Sinai Health System is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
COLLECTION OF EQUITY DATA
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey directly on the Interfolio site. This form is voluntary and any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by the search committee. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes as part of Sinai Health System’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiative.
OTHER INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE POSITION
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Sinai Health System is a scent-sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department via email at kdudas@lunenfeld.ca. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our people and patients, Sinai Health has made it a priority to support everyone in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Consistent with this, our Staff Immunization & Surveillance Policy was recently updated to include the requirement for full vaccination – currently defined as receiving two doses and serving a 14-day waiting period following the second dose – in order to be able to work at Sinai Health. To be compliant with our updated Policy, you must provide proof of dual COVID-19 vaccination, as indicated on the Prospective Immunization and Surveillance Policy Information Sheet, in order to be eligible for employment at Sinai Health. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
| Posting open until May 31, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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