Indigenous Clinical Trials Operations and Partnerships Specialist

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About the role

  • Clinical trials specialist delivering complex Indigenous-led research at the University of Alberta. Building community partnerships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating multi-site trial operations.

Responsibilities

  • Independently plan, coordinate and deliver a portfolio of complex, concurrent clinical trials and research initiatives from feasibility and start-up through implementation, closeout and return of results
  • Analyze operational requirements, resources, timelines, budgets and risks
  • Develop integrated project plans, monitor progress, resolve complex operational challenges and recommend course corrections within delegated authority
  • Build and sustain relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and organizations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and research partners
  • Integrate distinctions-based protocols, community direction, Indigenous governance, data sovereignty and relational accountability into trial delivery
  • Lead operational integration of community engagement, research agreements, consent, data stewardship, knowledge sharing, reciprocity and benefit commitments throughout the research lifecycle
  • Coordinate clinical trial operations, quality assurance and regulatory compliance
  • Integrate research ethics, ICH Good Clinical Practice, Health Canada requirements, TCPS 2 Chapter 9, institutional policies and community-specific obligations into practical workflows
  • Provide functional guidance, develop tools and resources, support knowledge mobilization, document lessons learned and recommend improvements to ICTU and CTO processes

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education, community-engaged experience and operational expertise
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, multi-party initiatives in Indigenous, community, health, research or public-sector environments
  • Deep understanding of distinctions-based Indigenous contexts, protocols, relationships and ways of working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
  • Strong relational skills, cultural humility and sound judgment, including respect for community authority and Indigenous decision-making
  • Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Ability to rapidly acquire and apply clinical trial knowledge, including ICH Good Clinical Practice, Health Canada requirements, research ethics, privacy, quality systems and site operations
  • Working knowledge of Indigenous research ethics and data sovereignty, including TCPS 2 Chapter 9, community-specific protocols and agreements, and OCAP® principles where applicable
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple complex initiatives, maintain accurate documentation and deliver results with limited supervision
  • Strong facilitation, relationship management and written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to navigate diverse academic, clinical and community environments
  • Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools, with ability to learn clinical trial, ethics, data and project management systems
  • Willingness and ability to travel, including to rural and remote communities, and work occasional evenings or adjusted hours as required
  • Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Position subject to applicable 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 a mix of remote and in-person work

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$75,304 - CA$104,224 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridEdmontonCanada

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