Job Description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.

If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).

Position Summary:
The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) of the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (the Neuro) conducts over 120 clinical trials and clinical research projects in adult neuroscience. Research Administrators oversee clinical trial activity at the CRU, for a subset of clinical trials in one of the specialized disease indication group and are central to fulfilling the institution\xe2\x80\x99s quaternary care mandate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration of clinical trial and clinical research projects in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at the Clinical Research Unit of the Neuro
• Oversee stakeholder relationships in the context of various MS projects (sponsors, CRO, PI, etc.). Develop working relationships with existing and new external partners.
• Ensure continuous support to Investigators/Physicians in the delivery of up-to-date research activities and information. Establish priorities and timeframes of clinical trials and clinical research projects, communicate them to PIs, clinicians and research coordinators.
• Read and understand clinical trial protocols. Establish the administrative and logistical aspects of study procedures for the CRU MS team (calendar, book vendors and clinicians, schedule monitors and provide study binders, etc.), and collect, transcribe and communicate relevant data.
• Ensure that the appropriate information is collected from participants by MS Team members and is relayed to the best person (PI, nurses, vendors, etc.) and that data entry in various platforms is completed according to applicable requirements. Ensure that the activities performed by the MS Team are in accordance with each applicable regulatory requirements and University and sponsors policies and procedures.
• Oversee the submission of projects and ethics applications and renewal to the local research ethics board (REB) as necessary in the Nagano platform
• Communicate information to medical staff, patients and pharmaceutical companies on new information pertaining to the research projects, regulatory information, etc.
• Instruct patients, researchers and nurses to follow protocol according to GCP guidelines. Train the MS team on best practices related to clinical trials operations and regulatory requirements.
• Liaison between researcher, patient and pharmaceutical company. Attends all internal and external meetings as requested by the medical director and/or the pharmaceutical company for MS clinical trials or delegate attendance to a team member.
• Oversee start up activities of the MS team. Collaborate with the Start-up team in order to provide disease are-specific information during the site selection process and logistics planning phase of a new project.
• Provide constructive retroaction to team members regarding their work on the MS team and identify training needs.
• Proactively identify issues and opportunities for efficiency improvement on the MS Team, communicate them to the management team and develop plans to address them.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

Proven organizational skills. Must be able to manage multiple activities and projects simultaneously. Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, take initiative, and prioritize work. Leadership capabilities, must be able to manage and support others. Team player. At ease with technology, and troubleshooting tech-related problems. Experience with elderly, mobility-reduced, and other vulnerable patient populations an asset. Part of, or willingness to join, a professional association related to their professional field. Any other experience in client-based service, wellness services or customer service may compensate for research or healthcare experience.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor\'s Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 05) $69,430.00 - $86,790.00 - $104,150.00

Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor: Manager CRU

Position End Date (If applicable): 2024-08-03

Deadline to Apply: 2023-08-23

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

McGill University