Manager, Clinical Trials Unit - Research Operations, Services and Support

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMH seeks a Manager for its Clinical Trials Unit to lead regulated research activities, enhance compliance, and manage budgets for clinical studies. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree, extensive experience in Health Canada regulated research, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a Health Canada regulated research role.
• Certification in clinical research is an asset.
• Expertise in protocol review and regulatory guidelines required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsor-level responsibilities for CAMH-sponsored clinical research.
• Negotiate and analyze budgets with external sponsors.
• Supervise CTU staff and promote a diverse, compliant workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in science or healthcare administration

Job description

Manager, Clinical Trials Unit - Research Operations, Services and Support

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The CAMH Research Operations, Services and Support office seeks a Manager, Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) to lead regulated research activities including budget review, clinical trial design, activation, site selection, vendor qualification, risk management, education, and regulatory inspections. The CTU supports researchers through complex regulatory landscapes by optimizing infrastructure and resources, promoting rapid trial conduct, translating research into practice, and mentoring researchers.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Research Practice & Policy, you will enhance CAMH’s capacity for high-quality clinical research by supporting compliance, risk management, and dissemination of best practices. You will guide the research institute, CTU team, and researchers in managing regulated clinical activities, reviewing budgets, negotiating with sponsors, and supporting trial initiation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sponsor-level responsibilities for CAMH-sponsored clinical research.
• Negotiate and analyze budgets with external sponsors.
• Review protocol feasibility and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct site and vendor qualification visits.
• Support procurement and legal review of research agreements.
• Manage collaborations and develop policies for regulated research compliance.
• Support regulatory inspections and develop tools for research compliance.
• Provide consultation to researchers on regulatory matters.
• Supervise CTU staff and promote a diverse, compliant workplace.

Job Requirements

Master’s Degree in science or healthcare administration, with a minimum of five years’ experience in a Health Canada regulated research role. Certification in clinical research is an asset. Must have expertise in protocol review, regulatory guidelines (ICH GCP, TCPS2, FDA, Health Canada), and site activation processes. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. Previous management experience is preferred.

This is a full-time, permanent position, not part of any bargaining unit. Salary is competitive with benefits.