Clinical Trial Project Lead managing multi-site clinical research for the University of Alberta’s academic health sciences faculty. Coordinating protocols, sites, regulatory compliance and trial delivery.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, manage and evaluate research and administrative strategies for clinical trial projects
Lead project teams and research site personnel across participating sites in Canada and internationally
Monitor, assess and manage project status to meet objectives on time and within budget
Assess resource requirements, anticipate project issues and develop resolution strategies
Develop project protocols, plans and supporting materials with the National Director and research team
Review and modify protocols to maintain relevance and subject safety
Provide leadership and guidance to research sites regarding sponsor timelines, protocols, SOPs, ethics guidelines and regulatory requirements
Assess risks, analyze issues and communicate revised procedures or protocols to participating sites
Identify priority tasks and provide project expertise and team leadership
Manage operational activities including site feasibility and selection, start-up, regulatory completeness, site activation, recruitment, enrollment, data entry follow-up, database lock, closeout and archival
Report trial status, metrics and performance to academic partners, sponsors and trial leadership
Ensure accurate documentation throughout each study phase
Requirements
Minimum of an undergraduate degree in science or health-related field; BScN is desirable
Minimum four years of clinical trial experience, including site monitoring and project coordination responsibilities
In-depth knowledge of clinical trial and drug development processes
Knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA and Health Canada regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams
Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written
Team building skills and ability to work successfully in a team environment
Bilingual English/French is an asset
Intermediate computer experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Gmail, SharePoint and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
Data management experience with Clinical Trial Databases (INFORM, RAVE, RedCAP)
An advanced degree and/or additional clinical research education such as ACRP or SoCRA is desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)
Hybrid work arrangement with remote and in-person work
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