Job Description

The Sunnybrook Stroke Research Unit is seeking an energetic, highly motivated individual to work as a Research Coordinator. The individual will work as part of the research team, assisting with all aspects of ongoing and upcoming research studies within the Stroke Research Unit.

The incumbent will coordinate investigator-initiated as well as industry sponsored research studies, including clinical trials monitored by Health Canada. Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to the list below. The Individual must have excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask and solve problems in an independent manner. Working on site with flexibility to attend to off-hour (ie: evenings, nights or weekends), in-person recruitment of participants is a requirement of this role.

Key Responsibilities and research Activities:

• Assists in study administration and study management: ability to adhere to research protocol and to carry out various aspects of conducting of a research study or a clinical trial.
• Responsible for collaborating with the Investigator and other members of the study team, in the recruitment of study participants.
• Plans, implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection and maintenance of study documentation as per hospital policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Identifies problems using assessment skills and reports any abnormalities or concerns in a timely fashion.
• Executes study related administrative tasks, including: conducting telephone and/or in-person clinical recruitment interviews, obtaining informed consent, collecting and entering data and coordinating patient visits/schedule as per study protocol.
• Review and assess study related literature, liaise with sponsor , preparation and participation in study audits or monitoring activities
• Maintain and reports on all administrative, regulatory and study documents subject to applicable guidelines
• Initiates, manages and coordinates submissions to Research Ethics Board and contracts for Legal Review
• Maintain up to date training and certifications including GCP, TCPS2, and any other study-related required training
• Financial duties relating to research study \xe2\x80\x93related-activities:

• management of orders and invoice payments and reimbursement claims / petty cash requests / purchase requisitions, cost transfers
• liaise with SRI Research Finance and Sunnybrook Foundation as necessary for activities such as new account setup, annual reporting, budget management, donations, etc
• Preparation of manuscripts, publications, posters and presentations and may present research results at local, national and international scientific meetings, presents seminars and in-services internally and provides functional supervision of assigned personnel.
• Order and Maintain study-related equipment and supplies.

Qualifications/Special Skills include:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in health services related discipline. A BSc in nursing is an asset.
• At least 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a clinical research setting, recruiting participants into multiple studies.
• Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional communication and healthy relationships with staff, research participants and their caregivers
• Research skills including chart review, phlebotomy
• Time management skills: ability to prioritize workload and flexibility to adjust to changing work plans, schedules and deadlines
• Strong Oral and written communication skills
• Computer Proficiency including skills with MS office applications
• Strong work ethic with an ability to solve problems independently

Please submit a cover letter with your CV to

We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital\'s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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