Clinical Research Supervisor

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research at University Health Network is seeking a Clinical Research Supervisor to oversee operations, patient workflows, and governance for translational research in precision oncology. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, at least four years in oncology/clinical trials, and a Bachelor’s degree.

You will mentor teams, develop SOPs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with investigators and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health or Science or equivalent.
• 4+ years experience in Oncology and/or clinical trials.
• Leadership experience including training and mentoring.
• Knowledge of CTCAE, eCRFs, REB submissions, and ICF amendments is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Confidentiality compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day clinical research operations including patient referral, screening, consent, specimen collection, tracking, and follow-up.
• Oversee study workflows, data systems (REDCap/EDC), data quality, and operational metrics.
• Coordinate ctDNA reporting, vendor relationships, lab operations, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify challenges and implement process improvements for compliant study conduct.
• Provide guidance, onboarding, training, and workload coordination for research trainees.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, training materials, and documentation.
• Support recruitment, audit readiness, quality assurance, regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with program leadership to design and optimize systems, processes, workflows.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical research

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health or Science

Clinical Research Professional certification

Tools

REDCap/EDC

Job description

Position Details

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research, Pillar 3

Reports to: Clinical Research Manager

Salary Range : $85,898-$128,837 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Day

Status: Permanent Full-time

Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Position Summary

The Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research is one of the most ambitious early cancer detection research initiatives globally. This investigator-initiated program is focused on developing and validating technologies for early cancer detection and molecular residual disease (MRD) monitoring, with the goal of improving patient outcomes through earlier diagnosis and intervention. Supporting Pillar 3: Clinical Deployment, this leadership role provides oversight of clinical research operations, patient-facing workflows, proposal governance, data infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement activities that enable the successful translation of innovative technologies into clinical practice. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Clinical Research Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about advancing precision oncology through operational excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. This position requires strong leadership, clinical research, and program management experience, with the ability to lead complex initiatives involving multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and external partners.

This role will work in a hybrid office environment - candidate will have the opportunity to work from home and on site.

Duties

• Support day-to-day SHERLOCK and Gilgan clinical research operations, including patient referral, screening, consent, specimen collection, tracking, and follow-up processes.
• Oversee study workflows, data systems (REDCap/EDC), data quality activities, and operational performance metrics.
• Support the coordination of ctDNA reporting, vendor relationships, laboratory operations, and cross-functional collaboration with clinical and research stakeholders.
• Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements to support efficient and compliant study conduct.
• Provide guidance, onboarding, training, mentoring, and workload coordination for research trainees.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, training materials, and operational documentation.
• Support recruitment, audit readiness, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and adherence to institutional policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with program leadership to design and optimize systems, processes, and workflows supporting clinical research operations.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees, projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a completion of a Bachelor's degree program, or recognized equivalent in Health or Science related discipline
• At least four (4) years experience in some or all of Oncology, Clinical trials - regulated and unregulated trials experience are assets, medical terminology, regulatory issues involving human subjects
• Proven ability to build and lead a team
• At least 1 year of leadership experience (training/mentoring/coaching others, quality reviews of others, team lead)
• Demonstrate relevant clinical research knowledge, including working knowledge of CTCAE, electronic case report forms (eCRFs), REB submissions, and ICF amendments are assets
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills with ability to exercise initiative and good judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, good computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN/Department standards
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the 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
• Satisfactory attendance
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional, preferred

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

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