Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.Who you are:- You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
- You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
- You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
We are looking for an enthusiastic Manager, Office of Research to oversee the day-to-day operation of the research program. Responsibilities can include: Identify, develop and implement new and review existing quality, clinical and administrative management tools, standards, guidelines, processes and procedures that integrate clinical research; knowledge understanding and facilitation of regulations and guidelines governing clinical research; develop and modify clinical research plans for future service requirements; collaborate with investigators in the development of single and multiple site study budgets; monitor and manage budgets on an ongoing basis. In addition, responsibilities include manage grant/foundation research funds, assist with recruitment for grant funded positions; coordinate research contracts with appropriate institutional legal sign-off; provide supervision/guidance of assigned clinical research staff and volunteers as necessary. Oversee education of research staff and REB members; build web-based access: intranet & internet for clinical research information, education tools, document submission etc. and facilitate knowledge translation.
The successful candidate will also provide oversite support for research training compliance at OVH, create, manage, and oversee REB SOPs, Clinical Research guidance documents and policies, and attend various conferences, meetings, and workshops to represent OVH.
What you bring to the role:
- Masters degree in a related field (i.e., Research, Science, Business)
- Holds recognized certification in clinical research (e.g. ACRP or SOCRA
- Minimum 5 years of Research Ethics (REB) experience and 8 years clinical research experience
- Minimum 2 years management experience directly supervising staff
- Knowledge of the Tri-Council Policy Statement, the Canada Food and Drug Act, the ICH Good Clinical Practices, and other relevant provincial, national, and international regulations and current regulatory developments (TCPS2, GCP, Health Canada Division 5 training is required).
- Experience managing study budgets and strong understanding of research accounting practices
- Experience working with research legal and strong understanding of research contractual language and types of agreements
- Experience performing feasibility, site selection visits, and budget review and negotiations with Sponsors
- Experience with audits and inspections from industry and regulatory bodies
- Strong understanding of Clinical Trials Ontario and OCREB
- Strong knowledge of clinical research terminology
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and excellent multi-tasking ability.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative fast-paced team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and the ability to learn other applications.
- Exercises judgment and decision making, using established policies and procedures to resolve technical problems
- Demonstrated understanding of policies, procedures, and issues dealing with research integrity and the conduct of research
- Flexible with superior organization skills and the ability to work efficiently to prioritize multiple, competing tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, make decisions and take initiative while working with confidential patient information and responding to patient inquiries
- Familiarity with REDCap and creating metrics for reports
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:BAND C
Range:
$60.08 - $75.14
