Clinical Research Project Coordinator - Clinical Research Support Office
About the role
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.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
In support of the SickKids 2030 Clinical Research Strategy, the Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO), a key function within Clinical Research Operations, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Project Coordinator. Reporting to the Senior Manager of the CRSO, this role provides a researcher-centric approach to the supports, processes and operations needed to enable clinical researchers and study teams across SickKids.
The Project Coordinator will provide operational and administrative support for the Institutional study approval process, the Streamlined Pathway for Research Initiation (SPRINT), as well as serving as a central support and navigator for all clinical research stakeholders throughout the study lifecycle. This includes working closely with clinical research staff from all areas at SickKids, the internal service providers involved in clinical research, as well as the members of Research Operations.
This role comes at an exciting time as SickKids embarks on a transformative journey in support of Precision Child Health (PCH) and will also support the transformational efforts in Clinical Research Operations to strengthen institutional process and enable a more efficient, integrated clinical research ecosystem across SickKids.
Here's What You'll Get to Do:
- Provide operational and navigation support for the institutional approvals' pathway (via SPRINT) and throughout the lifecycle of the study
- Conduct quality reviews of all new clinical research studies seeking institutional approval, responding to queries, reviewing study approval documentation, and tracking all approvals issued
- Identify areas for improved efficiencies, collaborate with cross functional teams and implement solutions
- Contribute to the planning and execution of strategic and operational projects as part of CRSO's mandate to expand and improve services/support for study teams
- Serve as a liaison between research teams, clinical teams, and Research Operations teams to support effective communication, timely issue resolution, and improved alignment of services, expectations, and workflows
- Support tracking and reporting on key process performance indicators, identify trends and areas for improvement
- Promote and educate clinical researchers regarding policies, guidelines and best practices for initiating clinical research. This includes delivering in-person and virtual educational courses to clinical research staff.
- Actively foster strong partnerships with industry sponsors, such as pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Write and disseminate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, checklists, and other resources for clinical research staff
- Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Here's What You'll Need:
Essential Requirements
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in a health- or science-related discipline
- Minimum 2+ years of clinical research experience
- Project management experience and/or process improvement experience
- Highly organized, detail oriented and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- Strong written, verbal and analytical skills
- Excellent SharePoint, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of organizational/office practices, procedures and standards
Assets
- Master's degree
- Current Society of Clinical Research Associates certification (SoCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification (ACRP)
- Completion of a post-graduate Clinical Research program
- Completion of a post-graduate Project Management or Process Improvement (e.g. Six Sigma) program or certification
- Experience with REDCap, Power BI, and/or Project Management tools
Employment Type:
- 35-hour work week
- Permanent
- Hybrid (Onsite and Remote) Work Model -necessary technology provided for remote work
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
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™
Clinical Research Project Coordinator - Clinical Research Support Office
About the role
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.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
In support of the SickKids 2030 Clinical Research Strategy, the Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO), a key function within Clinical Research Operations, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Project Coordinator. Reporting to the Senior Manager of the CRSO, this role provides a researcher-centric approach to the supports, processes and operations needed to enable clinical researchers and study teams across SickKids.
The Project Coordinator will provide operational and administrative support for the Institutional study approval process, the Streamlined Pathway for Research Initiation (SPRINT), as well as serving as a central support and navigator for all clinical research stakeholders throughout the study lifecycle. This includes working closely with clinical research staff from all areas at SickKids, the internal service providers involved in clinical research, as well as the members of Research Operations.
This role comes at an exciting time as SickKids embarks on a transformative journey in support of Precision Child Health (PCH) and will also support the transformational efforts in Clinical Research Operations to strengthen institutional process and enable a more efficient, integrated clinical research ecosystem across SickKids.
Here's What You'll Get to Do:
- Provide operational and navigation support for the institutional approvals' pathway (via SPRINT) and throughout the lifecycle of the study
- Conduct quality reviews of all new clinical research studies seeking institutional approval, responding to queries, reviewing study approval documentation, and tracking all approvals issued
- Identify areas for improved efficiencies, collaborate with cross functional teams and implement solutions
- Contribute to the planning and execution of strategic and operational projects as part of CRSO's mandate to expand and improve services/support for study teams
- Serve as a liaison between research teams, clinical teams, and Research Operations teams to support effective communication, timely issue resolution, and improved alignment of services, expectations, and workflows
- Support tracking and reporting on key process performance indicators, identify trends and areas for improvement
- Promote and educate clinical researchers regarding policies, guidelines and best practices for initiating clinical research. This includes delivering in-person and virtual educational courses to clinical research staff.
- Actively foster strong partnerships with industry sponsors, such as pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Write and disseminate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, checklists, and other resources for clinical research staff
- Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Here's What You'll Need:
Essential Requirements
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in a health- or science-related discipline
- Minimum 2+ years of clinical research experience
- Project management experience and/or process improvement experience
- Highly organized, detail oriented and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- Strong written, verbal and analytical skills
- Excellent SharePoint, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of organizational/office practices, procedures and standards
Assets
- Master's degree
- Current Society of Clinical Research Associates certification (SoCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification (ACRP)
- Completion of a post-graduate Clinical Research program
- Completion of a post-graduate Project Management or Process Improvement (e.g. Six Sigma) program or certification
- Experience with REDCap, Power BI, and/or Project Management tools
Employment Type:
- 35-hour work week
- Permanent
- Hybrid (Onsite and Remote) Work Model -necessary technology provided for remote work
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
Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.
Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.
About The Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada’s most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally.
Its mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.
SickKids is a founding member of Kids Health Alliance, a network of partners working to create a high quality, consistent and coordinated approach to paediatric health care that is centred around children, youth and their families.
SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™