Clinical Research Supervisor

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New 
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research, Pillar 3
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Salary Range: $85,898-$128,837 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-time 
Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Position Summary

The Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research is one of the most ambitious early cancer detection research initiatives globally. This investigator-initiated program is focused on developing and validating technologies for early cancer detection and molecular residual disease (MRD) monitoring, with the goal of improving patient outcomes through earlier diagnosis and intervention. Supporting Pillar 3: Clinical Deployment, this leadership role provides oversight of clinical research operations, patient-facing workflows, proposal governance, data infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement activities that enable the successful translation of innovative technologies into clinical practice. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Clinical Research Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about advancing precision oncology through operational excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. This position requires strong leadership, clinical research, and program management experience, with the ability to lead complex initiatives involving multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and external partners.

This role will work in a hybrid office environment - candidate will have the opportunity to work from home and on site.

Duties

• Support day-to-day SHERLOCK and Gilgan clinical research operations, including patient referral, screening, consent, specimen collection, tracking, and follow-up processes.
• Oversee study workflows, data systems (REDCap/EDC), data quality activities, and operational performance metrics.
• Support the coordination of ctDNA reporting, vendor relationships, laboratory operations, and cross-functional collaboration with clinical and research stakeholders.
• Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements to support efficient and compliant study conduct.
• Provide guidance, onboarding, training, mentoring, and workload coordination for research trainees.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, training materials, and operational documentation.
• Support recruitment, audit readiness, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and adherence to institutional policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with program leadership to design and optimize systems, processes, and workflows supporting clinical research operations.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees, projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• At minimum, a completion of a Bachelor’s degree program, or recognized equivalent in Health or Science related discipline
• At least four (4) years experience in some or all of Oncology, Clinical trials -  regulated and unregulated trials experience are assets, medical terminology, regulatory issues involving human subjects
• Proven ability to build and lead a team
• At least 1 year of leadership experience (training/mentoring/coaching others, quality reviews of others, team lead)
• Demonstrate relevant clinical research knowledge, including working knowledge of CTCAE, electronic case report forms (eCRFs), REB submissions, and ICF amendments are assets
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills with ability to exercise initiative and good judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, good computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN/Department standards
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• Satisfactory attendance
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional, preferred

Additional Information

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Compensation: 85898 to 128837 (CAD) (YEARLY)