ACTU Clinical Research Manager

  • Full-time
  • Department: Research
  • Compensation: CAD 103155 - CAD 153155 - yearly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. 

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union 
New or Replacement: New
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site:
 Toronto General Hospital
Department: Department of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Reports to: Department Head
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $103,155 to 153,155 per annum
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: May 22, 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Department of Anesthesia & Pain Management (DAPM) – the Anesthesia Clinical Trial Unit (ACTU) Clinical Research Manager provides clinical study coordination services to investigators within the Department of Anesthesia & Pain Management. The department supports investigators across UHN, Women’s College Hospital (WCH), and Mount Sinai Hospital (MSH).

Duties

  • Develop, implement, and maintain high-quality clinical trial procedures and processes
  • Hire, train, and supervise clinical trials staff
  • Liaise with investigators, administrative staff, sponsors, and clinical trials staff and develop excellent communication strategies
  • Update the Research Director on clinical trials activities, including administrative, protocol-related, data management, quality and regulatory issues and staffing
  • Oversee the submission and approval of protocols and amendments to the institutional research ethics board and all other impacted departments
  • Oversee the monitoring and quality assurance program for ACTU
  • Provide training for and enforce standard operating procedures
  • Maintain training and proficiency of study coordinators and clinical trials staff who are responsible for the data coordination
  • Ensure fiscal responsibility from resource management to cost recovery services
  • Develop workload templates and budgets for personnel, services, and resources where required.

Qualifications

  • At minimum, a completion of a bachelor’s degree program, or recognized equivalent in a Health or Science-related discipline. 
  • Clinical 3-5 years clinical and/or professional experience, and 2-3 years supervisory/management experience
  • 2-3 years of experience in research contract budget management
  • Possess leadership and managerial skills and have recognized experience in these areas
  • Experience managing large randomized control trials
  • Demonstrate relevant clinical research knowledge
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, good computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
  • Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
  • Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
  • Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
  • Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (ACRP or SOCRA)
  • Work in compliance with UHN Vaccination Policy

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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