Clinical Research Project Manager

at  University of Ottawa Heart Institute

NUMBER OF VACANCIES

1
Term
Two-year contract.
Purpose
The Treatment In Thoracic Aortic aNeurysm (TITAN) network is a growing, dynamic network of centers that seeks to accelerate the creation of high quality evidence to improve the treatment of patients with thoracic aortic disease. The network currently consists of 20 North American centers of excellence in aortic diseases and is in the process of expanding to Europe. There are 3 clinical trials active within the network.
We are seeking a motivated and energetic individual with a growth mindset to enable the growth and maturity of this network. Excellent communication and organizational skills are critical to this position. Prior experience with multi-center trials and formal project management training would be a strong asset.
The successful candidate will work closely with the research team at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Division of Cardiac Surgery, but will report directly to the TITAN co-leads (Drs. Jehangir Appoo and Munir Boodhwani).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall management of the multiple aspects of the TITAN multi-center clinical trial infrastructure including communication with partner sites, budgets & finance, protocol changes, interactions with REB and legal.
• Organizing and attending monthly (or more frequent) steering committee meetings for various TITAN projects, documenting, and tracking action items.
• Creation and dissemination of a monthly newsletter.
• Using project management tools to track progress on various aspects of the TITAN activities.
• Creating and editing TITAN materials including slide decks and other communication documents for various audiences.
• Work closely with local site coordinators to enable patient enrollment.

Basic requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical research setting, including trial recruitment and operations.
• BSc in a health-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement-2 (TCPS-2) and the International Council on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP).
• Evidence of training in Food and Drug Regulations, Division 5, and/or Device Regulations, as applicable.
• Organization skills to balance several projects at the same time.

Preferred qualifications

• Excellent computer skills; demonstrated ability to modify/edit documents using track changes. Required computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with EPIC EMR system.
• High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation; ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Capacity and willing to learn new software, research methods, and work routines quickly, flexibility in responding to new research opportunities as they arise.
• Motivation to engage in and manage a wide range of intellectual and physical work, ranging from basic data entry to active screening and recruitment of study subjects as appropriate.

Environment

• The clinical project study manager will be part of the clinical research team.
• There is a supportive environment of other study managers managing similar multicenter trials.

To apply
Please send your cover letter and CV to jobpostings@ottawaheart.ca.
Applications from Indigenous persons, members of racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities are strongly encouraged.
According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to ensuring barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require – any information you provide will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, and provide the following: an official piece of photo identification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and proof of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine

• Responsible for overall management of the multiple aspects of the TITAN multi-center clinical trial infrastructure including communication with partner sites, budgets & finance, protocol changes, interactions with REB and legal.
• Organizing and attending monthly (or more frequent) steering committee meetings for various TITAN projects, documenting, and tracking action items.
• Creation and dissemination of a monthly newsletter.
• Using project management tools to track progress on various aspects of the TITAN activities.
• Creating and editing TITAN materials including slide decks and other communication documents for various audiences.
• Work closely with local site coordinators to enable patient enrollment