Project Manager - Pediatric Leukemia Navigator (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institute is seeking a proactive Leukemia Navigator to enhance the health of pediatric patients with cancer. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with top-tier Pediatric Hematologists and Oncologists, ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic investigations and treatment options. Your contributions will directly impact clinical trials and patient management, making a difference in the lives of children and young adults battling Leukemia and Lymphoma. Join a dedicated team committed to advancing research and improving patient outcomes in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration with Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists for patient assessments.
• Excellent knowledge of sample requisitions and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for children with Leukemia and Lymphoma.
• Contribute to clinical trials and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Interact with families for recruitment and consent processes.

Skills

Clinical Research

Patient Interaction

Data Management

Sample Requisition Knowledge

Ethical Guidelines Adherence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or related field

Experience in Clinical Trials

Tools

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Research Ethics Board (REB) applications

Job description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary
The MUHC Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Research Program aims to promote and improve the health of children and young adults diagnosed with cancer or hematological disorders. We support and conduct research and research training in health and illness with the goal of facilitating the development and implementation of clinical trials, biobanks, cancer control, and nurse-initiated studies and protocols. Ongoing efforts to strengthen the interdisciplinary aspects of research are a priority for us.

The Leukemia Navigator serves as a key point of contact with physicians for children diagnosed with Leukemia and Lymphoma, assisting in time-sensitive diagnostic investigations, biology studies and determining both clinical trials and treatment options available. This role ensures timely and accurate completion of necessary documents, such as sample requisitions, treatment plans and roadmaps. Additionally, the Navigator communicates with laboratory personnel, healthcare professionals in Hematology-Oncology, and external collaborators for sample prioritization, collection, shipments and results. The Navigator will also contribute to the management of Leukemia/Lymphoma relevant clinical trials according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements, register eligible participants, extract, compile and submit data, and maintain ongoing regulatory requirements.

The Navigator will interact with patients and families for relevant and appropriate Leukemia/Lymphoma investigation and trial purposes.

In short, the Leukemia Navigator is a resourceful and proactive professional who will be directly involved in an upfront manner in the investigation and management of all pediatric patients with Leukemia and Lymphoma.


General Duties
• Collaborate closely with Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists to assess clinical and research diagnostic investigations and treatment options for newly diagnosed and relapsed Leukemia/Lymphoma patients,
• Track newly diagnosed and relapsed patients, ensuring timely identification of diagnostic testing and treatment options throughout their care journey,
• Have an excellent and practical knowledge of sample requisitions and technicalities, guarantee accurate completion of requisitions and treatment plans at each stage of treatment.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of training documents, informed consent documents, institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and tracking tools based on international regulations and institutional requirements,
• Interact with patients and families regarding but not limited to recruitment, consent, sample collection, and questionnaire administration,
• Act as point of contact for the research team who have questions or are experiencing problems with patient recruitment, data collection or interpretation. Answer questions regarding eligibility, registration and specimen submission pertaining to Leukemia/Lymphoma,
• Maintain a diagnosis/priority list specific to the department’s needs in order to facilitate patient entry (i.e., eligibility, initial testing, staging criteria, and research specimen work up),
• Provide communication and education for the clinical-research team as well as to patients and families on biology and study-related issues, alerting them to any special study issues or requirements,
• Contribute to completion and maintenance of Research Ethics Board (REB) applications in collaboration with Principal Investigator, including submission of approval and annual follow-up, addressing queries and revising study documents based on protocol amendments as required,
• Contribute to the maintenance of research charts which includes original consent, eligibility, response criteria, roadmap, and general correspondence,
• Contribute to a variety of studies related to therapeutics, biology, tissue banking and quality of life (this includes opening new studies, patient recruitment, enrolment, follow-up and data entry, case management of protocol participants, data organization and storage, grant and budget development, logging billable study activities and tracking of study funds preparing for audits, and being familiar with research protocols in order to advise the research team),
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP),
• Participate in audits and monitoring visits when appropriate,
• Manipulate biological samples (i.e blood sample tubes) as required by specific protocols,
• Obtain pathology and/or biology materials as required for leukemia/lymphoma diagnostic and management purposes and submit material according to relevant guidelines and shipping regulations where appropriate, organize and prepare shipment packages for specimen send out,
• Attend clinical patient rounds, educational events and meetings as required to perform job duties and advance expertise,
• Prepare and present training to clinical staff (e.g. proper documentation, reporting, and protocols),
• Assist in other departmental needs and coordinate special projects as required.