The primary responsibilities of the Research Coordinator include: providing leadership and general oversight for the Research Program; assessing, planning and evaluating protocol procedures; managing the daily operations of all research studies in the department; performing financial management responsibilities; implementing and managing moderate to large research projects; and establishing and maintaining strategic relationships/partnerships within other hospitals and partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the development of the Research Program Operating Plan, that demonstrates commitment to the strategic plan, quality improvement framework and SMH corporate priorities, including; vision, mission values and priorities of partner organizations;
• Develops the long term strategy of the program, including timelines,
• Implements strategies aimed at increasing/growing SMH Research Program;
• Develops and implements policies, practices, procedures and guidelines to improve research operational efficiency;
• Develops and negotiates research agreements and strategic alliances with outside parties, as required;
• Acts in a proactive manner in responding to changes within SMH and the broader health care environment;
• Adapts research findings to the development of new research studies;
• Reviews all confidentiality statements, legal disclosures and legal documents (after the legal review that takes place in ORA - this is not the primary review;
• Chairs research group meetings;
• Participates in material management, inventory management, safety management,and quality assurance.
• Coordinate study-related meetings, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and documentation of meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to ensure that samples are collected, processed, and analyzed in accordance with study protocol
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the research studies conducted in the clinical laboratory.
• In consultation with Divisional managers develops the lab fee structure for Research studies and payment schedules;
• Seeks approval from divisional managers to fund unfunded research projects presented to Research Program;
• Generates and reviews reports to monitor expenditures and other monetary transactions throughout the year;
• Remains vigilant in tracking expenditures and new approaches to identifying new revenue sources;
• Generates, reviews and monitors financial reports;
• Negotiates terms of financing with outside parties, including Hospitals and industry based parties;
• Ensures that expenses are charged to the appropriate activities in keeping with budget and eligibility requirements;
• Ensures, and often, prepares scientific progress reports as established by funding agencies.
• Develops and implements strategies and objectives which ensure the delivery of the highest quality of Research;
• Applies and continually reviews internal and external quality indicators to ensure quality standards are met and/or exceeded;
• Promotes and atmosphere of continuous work improvement for all tasks completed by assigned staff.
• Plans the long-term quality strategy of the program (projects, timelines, staffing and resource needs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years¿ related experience required;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required;
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workloads required;
• Proven team building and project management expertise required;
• Demonstrated change management/leadership expertise required;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a high functioning team required;
• Ability to function independently and be decisive required;
• Proven track record in financial planning with strong budget skills required;
• Highly organized and conscientious with the ability to pay attention to detail required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.