Clinical Research Analyst

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Toronto seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to join its research team. The role involves administering and coordinating various clinical trials, including recruitment, data collection, and liaising with external stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-2 years of clinical research experience. This temporary full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Pension plan membership

Corporate discounts

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical research experience with patient contact.
• Experience in coordinating and administering clinical trials.
• Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and obtain informed consent.
• Coordinate patient visit schedules according to study protocol.
• Collect and document data per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health or science-related field

Tools

CRFs and databases

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Research

Reports to: Clinical Research Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Day

Status: Temporary Full-time

Closing Date: August 1, 2025

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with prior clinical trials experience to join our research team. Working under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager and Principal Investigators, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and coordination of a variety of clinical trials.

Duties

• Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identifying, screening potential participants & obtaining informed consent)
• Coordinating complex patient visit schedules as per study protocol
• Planning, implementing and coordinating all aspects of study visits including scheduling patient visits, arranging & uploading of imaging scans, assisting with lumbar punctures & skin biopsies, documentation of adverse events & concomitant medications, administration of neuropsychological & cognitive questionnaires, eye tracking, sample collection, sample processing & shipping according to study protocol & etc.
• Implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection and source documentation as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Executing study-related administrative tasks, such as collation of regulatory documents, submissions to the Research Ethics Board and other regulatory agencies as required, completion of relevant study CRFs, logs and entering into databases in a timely manner & etc.
• Liaising with CROs/sponsors, external stakeholders & members of the clinical research team
• Preparing and liaising with CROs/sponsors for monitoring visits and/or audits
• Organizing and attending ongoing meetings
• Contributing to protocol development
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or science-related field or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 1-2 years clinical research experience and experience with patient contact
• Prior experience in the coordination and administration of clinical trials
• Experience with research regulatory submissions is a strong asset
• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification preferred
• Knowledge of IATA (International Air Transport Association) shipping regulations and laboratory procedures preferred
• Previous experience with neurological clinical trials and/or PI initiated trials preferred
• Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task & perform with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Well-developed leadership & excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated; ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent decision-making, listening and conflict resolution skills
  
  
  

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
  
  
  

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.