Clinical Research Study Assistant

UHN Research; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

UHN, Canada's top research hospital, is seeking a Clinical Research Study Assistant in Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's Drug Development Program. The role supports coordination of clinical trials from protocol review to activation and closure, with a hybrid work model.

You'll assist study teams, prepare environments, coordinate participant activities, conduct basic clinical assessments, manage documents, and maintain filing systems, while complying with regulations and safeguarding participant

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college diploma in a health-related discipline or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 to 6 months related experience; clinical research experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical research regulations and guidelines (ICH/GCP, Tri-Council, Helsinki, CFR, Health Canada TPD).
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.
• Adherence to confidentiality policies for sensitive patient data.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures and guidelines and comply with applicable regulations.
• Assist study team in preparing environment for conducting research activities as per protocol.
• Interacts with study participants (scheduling, clinic room prep, reimbursements, admin tasks).
• Conduct specified clinical assessments (e.g., vital signs).
• Assist with collection of medical documents per protocol and authorized access.
• Perform administrative tasks such as bookings, orders, and filing.
• Perform data transcription from health records as per protocol and access.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Community college diploma in health-related discipline

Bachelor's degree in health/science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 53,747 - CAD 67,184 - yearly

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.

Union:Non-Union
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site:Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department:Drug Development Program, Phase I
Reports to:Clinical Research Manager
Salary Range: $53, 747 - $67, 184 per annum
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Shifts:Day
Status:Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Position Summary
The Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret Hospital is the largest drug development program in Canada and the only centre outside of the United States to have a contract with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Early Phase Therapeutic studies. The Drug Development Program includes a Phase I program,focusing on studies of innovative drugs and immunotherapy, with a strong emphasis on pharmacokinetics and correlative studies. It involves a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach and is strategically designed to ensure the rapid completion of high-quality studies.

This role will work in a hybrid office environment – candidate will have the opportunity to work from home and will also have a workspace on site(On-Site 3-4 days & Remote 1-2 days). The Clinical Research Study Assistant participates in the coordination of clinical trials from protocol review and approval through to activation, follow up and trial closure.

Duties

• Following established procedures & guidelines and comply with applicable regulations
• Provides assistance to study team in preparing environment for conducting research activities as per protocol
• Assist in interactions with study participants (e.g., scheduling appointments, preparing and assisting participants to clinic rooms, preparing and sending reimbursements, other administrative functions)
• Conduct specified clinical assessments (e.g., vital signs)
• Assist with the collection of medical documents as per approved study protocol and authorized access
• Performs administrative functions such as bookings and requests, supply ordering, administrative binders etc.
• Performs data transcription from health records or other sources, as per approved study protocol and authorized access
• Provides assistance with the maintenance & modification of electronic & paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats

Qualifications

• At minimum completion of a Community college diploma in a health related discipline, or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in a health/science disincline or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 6 months related experience, clinical research experience preferred
• Demonstrated relevant knowledge of clinical research and of human research regulations and guidelines of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Knowledge of Research regulations and guidelines (such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDR, CFR and Health Canada TPD as required)
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive patient data and information

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.

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.