Clinical Trials Lead

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is seeking an Economic Development Consultant to strengthen the bioscience sector through clinical trials coordination and investment attraction. The successful candidate will navigate industry contacts and lead cross-functional teams. A graduate-level education and experience in the bioscience sector are essential. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and salary range of $86,906 - $118,888 annually.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation

Health spending benefits

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Ability to travel nationally or internationally.
• Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a connector for clinical trial activities across Manitoba.
• Attract domestic and international investment.
• Coordinate clinical trials within the economic development mandate.

Skills

Understanding of the bioscience sector

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Political acumen

Experience with strategic performance management

Team environment experience

Strong organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education (graduate level preferred)

Job description

Overview

IC4 Economic Development Consultant 4 – Term/full-time – August 31, 2026. Interchange may be considered. Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation. Business & Sector Development, Investment and Trade. Winnipeg, MB. Advertisement Number: 44610. Salary: IC4 $86,906.00 - $118,888.00 per year. Closing Date: September 30, 2025.

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Position and Requirements

The Investment and Trade Division within the Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation is seeking to fill the term position of Clinical Trials Lead. The Government of Manitoba offers a complete and comprehensive benefit package which includes paid vacation, extended health, health spending, dental/drug/vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity/parental leave, defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to travel nationally or internationally via motorized vehicle, airplane and/or train with access to valid 5F Manitoba Driver’s License
• Must be able to work outside regular office hours, as required

Qualifications:

• Essential: Post-secondary education (preferably at the graduate level). An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered
• Understanding and working knowledge of the bioscience sector and clinical trials
• Political acumen demonstrated through experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex topics and sensitive issues
• Experience leading projects from the design, research, and analysis stages to presentation and final recommendation including but not limited to market analyses
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational plans and experience with strategic performance management and measurement systems (e.g. Key Performance Indicators, Balanced Scorecards)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders by building rapport to obtain objectives and resolving conflict as required
• Experience working in a team environment and leading/coordinating cross functional teams.
• Excellent written communication skills demonstrated through experience drafting briefing material, presentations, marketing materials or authority seeking documents
• Excellent verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives for the purpose of decision-making and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing demands within tight timelines

Duties

To strengthen Manitoba’s position as a leader in the bioscience sector, the Clinical Trials Lead will serve as a connector and navigator for industry contacts for clinical trial activities across the province, with a focus on economic development, investment attraction, and interdepartmental collaboration.

The Clinical Trials Lead will coordinate clinical trials within the broader economic development mandate, helping to attract domestic and international investment and provides a central point of contact for industry, government, academia, and healthcare institutions, improving coordination, problem-solving and communication.

Apply to

Advertisement # 44610

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

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