Clinical Research Analyst

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a Clinical Research Analyst. The successful candidate will assist in conducting clinical research focusing on patients living with HIV and other infectious diseases. Responsibilities include recruiting study participants, managing study data, and liaising with clinical teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Flexible work environment

Corporate discounts including travel and insurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of related professional experience; clinical research experience preferred.
• Knowledge of research regulations such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, and FDA CFR would be assets.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and obtain informed consent.
• Manage study databases and perform data entry.
• Liaise with clinical care team members and external stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Superior organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

REDCap

MS Office software

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Research Analyst to assist with conducting clinical research on people living with HIV and other infectious diseases. Under the direction of Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and coordination of clinical research studies. The ideal candidate must be patient-oriented and demonstrate comfort interacting with the marginalized and historically disadvantaged populations.

Duties

• Recruit study participants by identifying, screening, and obtaining informed consent as per study protocols
• Plan, coordinate and implement all aspects of study visits, including daily scheduling, conducting face-to-face and telephone interviews with study participants, documentation of adverse events etc.
• Manage study databases, and perform data entry from health records or other sources as per approved study protocols and authorized access
• Review and assess study-related documents
• Execute study-related administrative tasks such as collection and maintenance of regulatory documents, ethics submissions, filing study documents, completion of relevant study CRFs, logs, trackers, etc. in paper and electronic formats
• Compile status reports and prepare materials for presentation, publication and/or grants
• Liaise with members of the clinical care team, sponsors and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health-related or science-related discipline
• 1 to 2 years of related professional experience; clinical research experience preferred
• Experience using data management software applications such as REDCap preferred
• Research recruitment and Research Ethics Board experiences are strong assets
• Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDA CFR, and Health Canada TPD would be assets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner
• Possess problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly and work well independently, as well as part of a team
• Excellent listening and conflict resolution skills; demonstrate attention to detail
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds, and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Why join 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.)

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.