Job Description

Position Overview

The Department of Clinical Research in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Specialist, Clinical Trial Management Support (CTMS). This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Manager, Clinical Trial Systems Services.

It will require normal work hours with occasional evening or weekend hours during peak times. The Specialist-Clinical Trial Management System Support works in a customer service capacity within a provincial team supporting users at the Universities of Calgary and Alberta. The Specialist-Clinical Trial Management System Support focuses on coordination and administration of the University\'s Clinical Trial Management System, OnCore.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Clinical Trial Management System (OnCore) Use

Receives clinical trial documents from study teams or University systems

Reviews protocols, schedules of events or activities, contract, and budget documents for clinical research

Translates clinical trial documentation into OnCore-specific requirements

Builds protocols, calendars, and budgets in the OnCore clinical trial management system with awareness of the impact of errors

Advises study teams on build statuses and maintains POST tracking lists in SharePoint

Anticipates issues with OnCore builds and devises innovative solutions and workarounds as needed

Coaches study teams through the OnCore build signoff process and all aspects of system usage, such as subject and financial management

Maintains knowledge of ongoing research projects and study teams in OnCore

Participates in quality assurance (QA) reviews of peers\' work and receives peer and manager QA of own work

Performs data blitzes as directed to bring all protocols to the same data quality standard

Creates new OnCore user records

Sends user authentication emails as needed

Participates in system upgrade verification processes and user audits

Training/Documentation

Writes job aids for OnCore tasks using technical writing templates and POST style guide

Assists with the planning and delivery of OnCore training via D2L, desire2learn

Records user training completion and onboards successful users to OnCore\'s user environments

Participates in the planning and delivery of monthly OnCore Community of Practice events, including providing one-on-one user support in a group setting

Communication/Relationships

Shares responsibility for a central inbox, communicating daily with study teams and University departments

Follows standard operating procedures and established practices for main responsibilities

Identifies deficiencies and areas for improvement in POST documentation

Utilizes various digital tools, such as multiple SharePoint tracking lists, MS Teams chat, Microsoft Planner, and MS Teams hub

Demonstrates leadership in developing new projects to enhance team operations, user success

Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for understanding with teammates and study teams

Build relationships with teammates, staff within immediate faculty/department/unit and across the universities supported by team

Participates in weekly POST meetings and monthly workshop events

Participates in monthly CCCR meetings

Adapts easily to changing needs as priorities shift, such as during events or busy times

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum 2-year diploma or bachelor\'s degree in health care information technology, research administration, or related area, and/or equivalent combination of experience/training
• Two (2) or more years of related work experience (i.e., experience within clinical, research, and/or academic healthcare setting or related area)
• Experience in using complex software systems with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues, test processes, and support and train users
• Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively, train, support, and work collaboratively with users of clinical information systems at all professional and technical levels and within a small team
• Detail oriented, with proven organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and see projects through to completion on deadline
• Understands the impact of errors, values consistency, and quality in their work products
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to convey technical information and instructions to all levels of clinical systems users in a specific, clear, and concise manner
• Ability to work with peers, senior staff, and managers, serving as a technical resource and providing advice and counsel on issues of functionality, efficiency, and performance
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and working knowledge of MS Teams, SharePoint
• Prior experience as a unit clerk or clinical research coordinator or associate, or IT support personnel would be an asset
• Knowledge of clinical trial design, research methodology, and/or medical terminology would be an asset
• Prior experience working within a clinical trial management or clinical information system preferred

Application Deadline: September 19, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.

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