Research Compliance and Support Services Specialist

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Research Compliance and Support Services Specialist. The role involves developing quality assurance programs, managing clinical trials, and supervising research staff. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in clinical trial management and knowledge of related regulations. Proficiency in both English and French is an asset. This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in clinical trial management.
• Experience with supervising research staff.
• Knowledge of clinical trial regulation and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance audit program.
• Perform systematic monitoring of clinical trial research studies.
• Communicate with staff and researchers across the HHS Research Enterprise.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Supervising Research Staff

Quality Assurance and Monitoring of Clinical Trials

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Sciences, Health Sciences or Health Studies

Job description

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

Research is a fundamental part of what we do at Hamilton Health Sciences. In partnership with McMaster University, we have a decades-long track record of making discoveries that change how healthcare is delivered around the world. Our culture of exploration and innovation has attracted top research talent from across Canada and beyond, and we’re consistently ranked among the country’s top 40 Research Hospitals.

HHS’ Research Administration is comprised of centralized support teams including Commercialization, Compliance and Support Services, Contracts and Grants, and Ethics. The Research Compliance and Quality Assurance Program supports researchers to ensure compliance with the regulations and legislation surrounding research practices, focusing on the continued development of quality research at HHSC. The program ensures HHS research projects are conducted according to the standards set forth by the legal representative agencies and globally-accepted research guidelines. Working within an established framework and embracing a risk-based approach, the program provides researchers with internal audit services and educational tools to ensure adherence to clinical research regulations.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Research Compliance and Support Services, the Specialist is responsible to provide support with the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality assurance audit program. The incumbent will perform systematic monitoring of clinical trail Research studies at HHSC, formulating new standard operating procedures and developing training programs for HHSC-Research. The Specialist will support the management of research support services . They will help supervise the reporting structure and management of research staff as a delegate and contribute to the growth and efficiency of the Research enterprise at HHS.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigators, as well as the HHS Human Resources Business Partner, to provide support to research teams, managing day to day issues related to staffing.

The Research Compliance and Support Service Specialist communicates with all levels of staff and researchers across the HHS Research Enterprise to facilitate, consult and share information related to research support services.

Schedule Work Hours

Mon-Fri, occasional after hours.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree : Sciences, Health Sciences or Health Studies
• Clinical Trial Regulation and Guidelines Experience and knowledge
• Over 5 years of experience in the following areas :
• Clinical Trial Management.
• Supervising Research Staff.
• Quality Assurance and Monitoring of Clinical Trials.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.