Job Description

Research Institutional Authorization (IA) Flow Coordinator (CRC II)Job Posting #: 929733
Site: All sites (Research Solutions & Services at 700 University Avenue, 4th Floor)
Union: Non-Union
Department: Clinical Research Support Systems
Reports to: Senior Manager of Operations, Clinical Research Services.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $74,146.80 to $92,683.50 annually: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent Full Time
Posted Date: March 21, 2024
Closing Date: March 28, 2024The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Position SummaryUniversity Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Research Institutional Authorization (IA) Flow Coordinator in the Clinical Research Support Systems department.The Clinical Research Support Systems (CRSS) department facilitates the navigation of the research approval process at UHN and assists researchers with use and development of clinical research tools such as the Coordinated Approval Process for Clinical Research (CAPCR), the Clinical Research Record (CRR), and the Research Ethics Board of Record process. The UHN CAPCR system is a web-based tool utilized for Institutional Authorization (IA), which involves the review and approval from multiple departments across the clinical and research environments at UHN. The CAPCR system guides researchers to obtain all the approvals required to conduct research involving humans at the University Health Network.As an integral member of the Research and CRSS teams, the Research Institutional Authorization (IA) Flow Coordinator will report to the Manager, CRSS.Duties

• The Flow Coordinator will play a key role in the successful human research review and approval process and the timely granting of complex Institutional Authorizations for human research proposals in CAPCR.
• The Flow Coordinator will work with multiple stakeholders, including research teams, CRSS, Clinical Trial Agreements team, the REB and others in monitoring the timely and efficient flow of Institutional Authorization for Investigators
• Monitoring the workflow of all applications, tactfully navigating complex applications, providing education and end user support, developing guidance documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tracking performance metrics, and identifying areas for improved efficiencies and quality of reviews, and implementing solutions.
• The Research IA Flow Coordinator is also responsible for providing overall support to the study activation processes and both research staff and clinical reviewers at UHN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline. Science or Nursing degree preferred. Master\'s degree preferred.
• At minimum 3 years practical and related experience, 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 practical and related experience preferred
• Previous on-the job computer/word-processing, database and spreadsheet software experience, in a Microsoft Office environment, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and internet searches
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to navigate through complex institutional processes
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
• Ability to work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Comprehensive knowledge of organizational/office practices, procedures and standards
• Experience working in a health care, scientific or research environment

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

) * 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.Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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