About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

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Position Description

The Clinical Research Project Manager (CRPM) will work closely with the Principal Investigator to plan and manage the overall research projects and research team. This includes long-term planning of on-going projects, day-to-day operations of on-going studies, and development of new projects. In addition, the manager will manage the personnel on the research team, comprised of clinical research coordinators and assistants, trainees and volunteers, including on-going training and supervision, conducting performance appraisals, and organizing communication strategies, and team meetings.

Project Summary:

Through evidence-based research and knowledge translation processes, the iOUCH Lab at The Hospital for Sick Children aims to improve the lives of children and adolescents using innovative information and communication technologies.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator regarding grant applications, new research proposals, report preparation, presentations, manuscripts and development and review of study protocols.
• Develop case report forms and/or questionnaires.
• Organize science reviews, and track deadlines.
• Develop and monitor timelines for existing studies, balancing the demands of multiple projects. Develop and maintain database of current studies and their status.
• In multi-centre trials, you manage the overall study, including participation in selection, training, monitoring and ongoing communication with other studies, and organizing Investigator meetings.
• Develop training programs.
• Monitor serious adverse events or drug reactions, and report to Principal Investigator. Follow-up on adverse events, including filing reports with internal and external regulatory bodies (REB), notification of collaborators, and/or patients.
• Design/develop promotional strategies, including social media posts, newsletters and letters to parents.
• Oversee recruitment and patient contacts.
• Recruit, train and supervise project staff.
• Develop, manage and forecast study budgets.

Here's What You'll Need:

• A Master's degree in Health Science or a related field with a minimum of three years experience in clinical research.
• Previous clinical trial experience is preferred.
• Familiar with both quantitative and qualitative research methodology.
• Previous experience working with quantitative (e.g., SAS) and qualitative (e.g., NVivo) software.
• Superior communication, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type: 1 year, 1.0 FTE Temporary Contract

The iOUCH Lab is led by PI Dr. Jennifer Stinson, who recently received the 2025 Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award. See more here: https://www.gairdner.org/winner/jennifer-stinson

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Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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