Research Coordinator

at  Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Position Title: Research Coordinator
Status: Temporary Part-Time ( 0.6 FTE - 45 hrs biweekly)
Start Date: May 23, 2024 (1-year contract)
Supervisor: Laura McAdam
Program: Bloorview Research Institute
Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually.
Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Providing both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.
Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.
The research coordinator will coordinate a phase 3 industry sponsored clinical drug trial for a disease modifying medication for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Additionally there are several investigator-led studies focused on a rehabilitation intervention for SMA, a national disease registry and other studies focusing on Neuromuscular conditions.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A Master’s degree in a health-related field or a degree/diploma in project management
• Experience working with regulated clinical trials would be a strong asset
• At least three years of research experience required (more than five years preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of research practice, procedures, regulations, and research ethics board applications
• Demonstrated success in managing project timelines and sub-contracts
• Demonstrated success and understanding of managing finances and budgets for projects
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to take a leadership role as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to organize and facilitate the productivity of investigators and staff
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail and quality of work
• Works well under pressure, can prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Professional and friendly demeanour
• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary

• Coordinate and facilitate communication between the project investigators and subcontracted sites
• On behalf of the Principal Investigator (PI), organize and lead team meetings across platforms/projects
• Act as the primary administrative point of contact for the studies
• Monitor progress and ensure project milestones are met
• Contribute to the preparation of required reports (including milestones, budgets, annual reports) and knowledge translation projects (e.g. presentations, manuscripts, stakeholder progress reports)
• Manage the research ethics board application, sub-contracts, and budget as well as supervise the staff contributing to the study
• Participant recruitment, consent/assent, data entry, etc.
• Ensure research is conducted in compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement, Good Clinical Practice, and Health Canada regulations as applicable