UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
www.uhn.ca
Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Drug Development Program, Phase I
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Salary Range: $53, 747 - $67, 184 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Position Summary
The Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret Hospital is the largest drug development program in Canada and the only centre outside of the United States to have a contract with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Early Phase Therapeutic studies. The Drug Development Program includes a Phase I program, focusing on studies of innovative drugs and immunotherapy, with a strong emphasis on pharmacokinetics and correlative studies. It involves a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach and is strategically designed to ensure the rapid completion of high-quality studies.
This role will work in a hybrid office environment – candidate will have the opportunity to work from home and will also have a workspace on site (On-Site 3-4 days & Remote 1-2 days). The Clinical Research Study Assistant participates in the coordination of clinical trials from protocol review and approval through to activation, follow up and trial closure.
Duties
- Following established procedures & guidelines and comply with applicable regulations
- Provides assistance to study team in preparing environment for conducting research activities as per protocol
- Assist in interactions with study participants (e.g., scheduling appointments, preparing and assisting participants to clinic rooms, preparing and sending reimbursements, other administrative functions)
- Conduct specified clinical assessments (e.g., vital signs)
- Assist with the collection of medical documents as per approved study protocol and authorized access
- Performs administrative functions such as bookings and requests, supply ordering, administrative binders etc.
- Performs data transcription from health records or other sources, as per approved study protocol and authorized access
- Provides assistance with the maintenance & modification of electronic & paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats
- At minimum completion of a Community college diploma in a health related discipline, or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in a health/science disincline or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 3 to 6 months related experience, clinical research experience preferred
- Demonstrated relevant knowledge of clinical research and of human research regulations and guidelines of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
- Knowledge of Research regulations and guidelines (such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDR, CFR and Health Canada TPD as required)
- Strong communication, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
- Proficiency with MS Office software
- Adheres to confidentiality policy for sensitive patient data and 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.
Skills Required
- Community college diploma in a health-related discipline or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in a health or science discipline or equivalent
- Three to six months of related experience
- Clinical research experience
- Knowledge of clinical research and applicable human research regulations, guidelines, and institutional policies
- Knowledge of ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, FDR, CFR, and Health Canada TPD regulations as applicable
- Strong communication, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Ability to adhere to confidentiality policies for sensitive patient data and information
What We Do
University Health Network is Canada's largest research hospital and a public research and teaching hospital network in Toronto, Ontario, known for its scope of research and complexity of cases.
