Research Coordinator II - Department of Surgery

at  Womens College Hospital

Women’s College Hospital is the first and only independent, academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a primary focus on the health of women. If you’re ready to be part of the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution in which the possibilities for creative innovation, breakthroughs in new thinking and groundbreaking work in academic ambulatory medicine are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to patient safety as a key professional value and an essential component of daily practice.
With the mobilization of our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history – strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.
Applicants must reside in Ontario and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity for a Research Coordinator II position is available in the Research and Innovation Institute at Women’s College Hospital. The successful candidate will work with the Principal Investigator in establishing a clinical research program focused on breast cancer outcomes.

• Monitors the progress and deadlines of research activities, develops and maintains records of research activities, and establishes and maintains operating policies and procedures
• Conducts own research in collaboration with other team members
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of any staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol for one or more projects within the research program, as appropriate to their position
• Prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies
• Acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the primary operational liaison for internal and external collaborators working with the unit (e.g. other research organizations, funding agencies, regulating bodies, etc.)
• Proactively identifies barriers/threats/risks for project completion and work with team members including Investigators and Research Assistants to develop solutions
• Responsible for collaborating with the Investigator(s) and other relevant partners involved in the project both internally and externally
• Plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per the organization’s policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Implements quality control process throughout the conduct of the study including ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection and investigating all missing or apparently invalid data
• Apply theoretical frameworks when analyzing data in accordance with study protocol
• Interacts with sponsoring agencies regarding requests for clarifications of data and/or assisting with monitors/audits during site visits
• Prepares, submits, and maintains Research Ethics Board (REB) applications both internally as well as submissions to external organizations (if applicable), tracks ethics approvals, and completes renewals/amendments as needed
• Communicates with sites to assist with the preparation and execution of contracts
• Assists in drafting related grant application documents
• Collaborates with Investigator and/or team members to write and edit presentations, reports, budgets, proposals, publications, conference materials, and manuscripts.
• Assists with knowledge translation activities
• Plans and coordinates regular meetings for working groups, steering committees, and advisory boards
• Participates in protocol development and/or performs aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives. (e.g. participant recruitment, data collection, bio specimen collection, preparing data for analyses, etc.)
• Presents research results at local, national and international scientific meetings
• Presents seminars and in-services internally
• Provides training and direction to Research Trainees
• Ongoing coordination of clinical, basic science etc. activities pertaining to the research study which may include assisting Investigators in the initiation of new research and the development

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Undergraduate degree in healthcare related field, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum three to five years of experience working in a research environment and/or academic hospital
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Work efficiently under pressure with strong judgement with excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of planning and management processes for research (e.g., experience with the ethics approval process, federal granting agency guidelines, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead a wide variety of people at different levels
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion and tact
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer competency including familiarity with databases (REDCap, MS Access), EndNote, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Publisher
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
  Women’s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

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