Job Description

About SickKids

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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

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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

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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

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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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