Project Manager (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-time 2024-9523

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Research Project Manager to join our dynamic team of researchers investigating ways to improve outcomes for patients with critical illness and infectious diseases. The successful candidate will have experience in clinical research, project management, and exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. The incumbent will coordinate numerous investigator-initiated and occasional industry-sponsored research studies, including clinical trials overseen by Health Canada. Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to the list below.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of assigned research projects, including implementation and maintenance of operational documentation, to ensure smooth and effective project execution.
• Serve as primary liaison for research activities, facilitating smooth communication between all local, provincial, national and international team members.
• Screen patients and identify eligible research study candidates, obtain informed consent from participants or their substitute decision-makers to ensure understanding and voluntary participation.
• Facilitate in developing study protocols, informed consents, case report forms, and electronic databases to ensure clarity and completeness of all study materials.
• Ensure accurate data collection and management in strict accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice, TCPS2, and local regulations to uphold research integrity.
• Adhere to study protocols diligently, promptly identifying, evaluating, and rectifying issues promptly to minimize research disruptions.
• Liaise with external site coordinators and data managers to ensure timely and accurate completion of study data, protocol adherence, and resolution of data queries.
• Handle and process biological specimens in accordance with study protocols and ethical standards, prioritizing compliance and safety.  
• Coordinate audit and monitoring processes, addressing any issues identified to enhance the quality and reliability of the research.
• Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators and clinical collaborators to achieve enrollment targets and study milestones, providing regular and ad hoc reports to ensure transparent communication and updates on research progress.
• Coordinate investigator teleconferences and meetings, manage agendas and minutes.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and statisticians to ensure high-quality, well-communicated research outputs and compliance with contract execution.
• Manage financial aspects of clinical research projects, including budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and procurement coordination.
• Coordinate Research Ethics Board submissions, assisting with annual approvals and protocol amendments to ensure ongoing compliance with ethical standards.
• Coordinate site initiation visits and train site research teams thoroughly, ensuring understanding of protocols, data collection methods, and compliance.
• Support activation of new sites, monitor research progress, maintain records, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure project completion.
• Support the development and submission of grant applications, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate.
• Manage team research coordinators, research assistants, and research students/trainees, ensuring they have the necessary support and resources to succeed.
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Qualifications:

• Graduate (Master’s or Doctoral) degree in health sciences or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience coordinating and managing multisite clinical trials.
• Possess strong knowledge of ethics and regulatory requirements governing research involving human subjects, including comprehensive understanding of clinical research procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Exceptional computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office, presentation software, and familiarity with study data entry and management platforms (such as REDCap database).
• Proven expertise in project management with a track record of success, PMP certification preferred.
• Strong multitasking abilities, consistently meeting project deadlines while maintaining strong communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational proficiency.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and problem-solving ability, capable of working independently or collaboratively in dynamic team environments.

Qualified applicants should send their resume and cover letter to: Venika.Manoharan@sunnybrook.ca   

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed initially to Canadian citizens and permanent residences.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.