Clinical Trials Manager

Department: OVC-Office of the Dean
This position is classified under the Grant & Trust Professional Group

Temporary full-time from 11/11/2024 to 11/10/2027

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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General Purpose

Looking to be part of a fast-paced research environment with industry leaders, supporting leading-edge research and exciting clinical trials? A core member of the Bench to Bedside (B2B) Institute for Translational Health Research and Innovation team, the Clinical Trials Manager will manage clinical trials conducted at the Ontario Veterinary College’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC).

The B2B, announced in November 2022, is the first of its kind in Canada. B2B seeks to enhance collaborations between U of G scientists conducting benchtop translational research and veterinary clinician-scientists caring for companion animals to improve therapeutics and treatments for conditions that naturally occur in both humans and animals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to OVC’s Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies, and working closely with the B2B Institute Co-Directors, HSC management, clinicians and staff, third party organizations participating in trials, and animal owners.
• Managing the daily operations of multiple research projects ensuring efficiency in all aspects of the clinical trials, ensuring project protocol is adhered to, the project is adequately resourced, and project deliverables are met.
• Providing leadership and supervision of team members assigned to work on clinical trial projects to ensure compliance with study protocols and successful project completion. Overseeing and directing the work of staff assigned to the unit, including training and delegating, supervising volunteer and undergraduate research assistants.
• Managing clinical trial study set up including developing, executing and reporting on animal utilization protocols, support in creation of material transfer agreement, licensing and regulatory paperwork, liaising with the Office of Research to complete research collaboration and contract research agreements.
• Providing critical support to principal investigators and other collaborators in conceptualizing, recommending, and implementing research project plans and business plans. Planning and coordinating all aspects of large, multi-site and/or multi-disciplinary research projects, assisting researchers with modifying project plans and/or timelines to address challenges,
• Providing assistance with grant reporting including budget development for clinical trials, overseeing financial management, ensuring budgetary plans are followed and grant/contract guidelines are adhered to, on behalf of the principal investigator.
• Helping in the development and facilitation of research partnerships, and scientific communication. Establish and maintain active collaborative relationships with other academic institutions with veterinary clinical trial programs.
• Assisting in the daily operational needs of the B2B to ensure maintenance of equipment and care contracts, liaising and negotiating with vendors, ensure optimization of resources and appropriately monitor expenditures & billing paperwork for client reimbursement.
• Assisting with grant writing, development of abstracts, scientific presentations and manuscript preparation.
• Disseminating study results through various channels in conjunction with OVC Communications & Marketing team.
• Creating and teaching training modules for clinical trial stakeholders (e.g. Animal use protocol preparation, budget preparation)

Requirements

• Master's degree (MSc is preferred) in health or life sciences.
• A minimum of 1.5 year previous experience in similar role designing and managing research projects.
• Strong background in managing and overseeing clinical research studies.
• Deep understanding of the regulatory requirements and procedures governing clinical trials and excellent project management skills.
• Exceptional leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that trials are conducted ethically, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant protocols and regulations.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to form strong professional relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including clinicians, staff, third party organizations, animal owners, and university partners and regulators.
• Committed to upholding rules and protocols with unwavering dedication. Able to effectively communicate and enforce these standards,
• Exceptional time-management skills, with a keen ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently. Capacity to manage multiple competing demands concurrently: strong sense of urgency and exceptional organizational abilities. Comprehensive understanding of clinical and laboratory equipment, coupled with hands-on experience in operating a diverse range of specialized tools.
• Knowledge of veterinary referral hospital systems, animal behavior, care and use of research animals,
• Knowledge of laboratory biosafety standards
• Knowledge of animal care regulations (university and provincial)
• Advanced skills in data analysis and expert use of business productivity applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.

Employee Type: Temporary
Classification: Grant/ Trust fund position, P&M FT- Band 05
GTP Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 10/30/2024
Close Date: 11/13/2024