JOB TITLE: Clinical Research Coordinator II

Job Posting #: 928143

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Medicine/Lung Transplant Program

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Hours: 35 Hrs. per week

Salary: $69,204 - 86,505 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Posted Date: January 25, 2024

Closing Date: February 24, 2024

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

The Toronto Lung Transplant program is one of the world’s foremost programs, renowned for cutting edge research and clinical practice. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator II collaborates with MDs and the multidisciplinary health care team in the recruitment of study participants.

Duties

• Identifies and screens potential subjects, obtains informed consent, conducts pre-testing and administers questionnaires or other data collection tools;
• Plans, implements, and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines;
• Identifies problems using assessment skills and reports any abnormalities to MD or health care team member;
• Executes study-related administrative tasks, such as collection of regulatory documents, ethics submissions, etc.;
• Conducts telephone and/or clinical recruitment interviews to collect data using established criteria;
• Coordinates patient visit schedule as per study protocol;
• Executes all aspects of study visit (e.g., assessment, adverse events, monitoring safety, medication, questionnaires, sample collection, processing and transportation/shipment of samples according to clinical protocol);
• Assesses study-related literature; and liaises with sponsor for monitoring/audits.

  Qualifications

  • At minimum, Bachelor’s Degree in health-related field or science-related discipline
  • 3 to 5 years professional experience required with a minimum of 3 years working in clinical research
  • CCRP certification (SoCRA or ACRP) and/or at least 1 year experience with Health Canada regulated phase 2 or 3 pharma trials
  • Some experience in research contract budget management
  • Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated relevant clinical research knowledge an asset
  • Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and guidelines (such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDR, CFR, and Health Canada TPD as required)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; good technical/computer skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • 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

    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 https://hoopp.com/)
    • 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, on-site gyms, etc.)

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

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • About the company

    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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