Manager – Office of Research

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
 

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

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.