Job Posting #916991

Position: Supervisor, Clinical Research DMOH-CTG (1 positions)

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine

Reports to: Clinical Research Manager, DMOH-CTG

Status: Permanent, Full-time

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Supervisor, Clinical Research in the Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine department.

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The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. 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 groundbreaking 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.

University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN's five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

The Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, University Health Network requires a Supervisor, Clinical Research to work with its oncology and hematology clinical trials portfolio. This division has over 50 active full-time staff who coordinate a broad spectrum of therapeutic trials across all types of malignant disease. The Supervisor will work closely under the direction of the Clinical Research Managers to coordinate the data management activities of the department and develop processes to maintain a robust trials infrastructure.

Principal responsibilities include supervising clinical data coordinators, implementation of processes designed to measure quality of work and assisting with hiring and performance appraisals. These functions will be carried out while performing the functions of a data coordinator on trials as assigned by the Research Managers. The Supervisor will be expected to assist the Research Managers in creating efficient systems and processes for support of clinical trials data management in DMOH and will participate in departmental and/or institutional committees and projects as assigned by the Research Managers. The Supervisor is expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable clinical trials regulatory guidelines and institutional SOP and will lead the training and mentoring of staff. The Supervisor will also coordinate trials as required by the department’s needs.

Qualifications:

• At minimum, a completion of a Bachelor’s degree program, or recognized equivalent in Health Related Discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience; clinical trials data management experience in Oncology is preferred
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN/Department standards
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills with ability to exercise initiative and good judgment
• Proven ability to build and lead a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, advanced computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• 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
• Satisfactory attendance

  
  If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

  Posted Date: March 28, 2023 Closing Date: Until filled

  For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

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

  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 providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted