Clinical Trials Project Lead - CANTRAIN

Competition 1328

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). 

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

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Position

Reporting to the Director of Operations of the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), the full-time permanent Clinical Trials Project Lead will develop, implement, manage and evaluate research and administrative strategies essential to the successful conduct of clinical trial projects overseen by the University's CTO. The successful candidate will provide leadership to the project team and assume responsibility for the overall operation, coordination and project management aspects of clinical projects, and serve as the primary contact with third parties for project-related activities. 

The Clinical Trials Project Lead will co-develop and deliver CANTRAIN education, experiential and mentorship programs and conduct capacity-building activities for the CANTRAIN clinical research training platform at participating sites across the prairie provinces.

Duties 

• Planning and delivery of CANTRAIN clinical trial training programs/streams and capacity-building initiatives to frontline learners and practitioners (50%).
• Development of organizational partnerships.
• Development of content for education and capacity-building programs to integrate CANTRAIN educational, experiential and mentorship activities.
• Participates in the Knowledge Management (Mobilization/Translation) Strategy at CANTRAIN.
• In conjunction with the CTO Director of Operations, identifies, evaluates and recruits research sites. Reviews protocol requirements with site personnel and assists in feasibility analyses to ensure successful completion of the project by the site.
• Participates in planning and execution of meetings (investigator), including development and/or presentation of project-specific material to facilitate communication between study team members and site personnel.
• Monitors, assesses and manages project statuses on an ongoing basis to ensure project objectives are met in a timely and cost-efficient manner.  
• Assesses and communicates project resource requirements, proactively anticipate project issues and develops strategies for resolution on an ongoing basis to ensure successful project completion.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree is required. A focus on a health-related field would be an asset.
• PhD degree is an asset.
• Completion of additional clinical research education (e.g., ACRP, SoCRA) is an asset. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. 
• Must have CANTRAIN experience.
• Must have experience with medical translation.
• Must have experience in establishing partnerships with other institutions/organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial and drug development processes; ICH-GCP, FDA and TPD regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.