Clinical Research Study Assistant

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.

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Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Surgical Oncology
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $53,747 - $67,184 Per Year
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary, Full-Time (1 year contract)
Closing Date: June 9, 2026

Position Summary:
The Clinical Research Study Assistant's primary role is supporting clinical trials pertaining to virtual cancer care, biomarker analysis, surgical techniques and more. Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, recruitment of study participants (e.g. identifying, screening potential participants & obtaining informed consent); coordinating patient visit schedules as per study protocol; executing/coordinating all aspects of study visits (e.g. and as applicable, documentation of adverse events & medications, administration of questionnaires, reviewing & assessing study-related documents; liaising with sponsors, external stakeholders & members of the clinical care team; implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines; executing study-related administrative tasks, such as completion of relevant study CRFs, logs, trackers, databases, etc.; and maintaining regulatory files. The Clinical Research study assistant must be able to interpret applicable regulations to ensure compliance during the conduct of the study. In addition to management of research protocols/studies, the Clinical Research Analyst may be required to support grant application preparation (e.g. scientific writing, collection of supporting documents, budget preparation) and manuscript writing.

Duties:

• Assist in the coordination and overall operations of virtual cancer clinic; manage financial budgets under the guidance of program Principal Investigator; manage communications with patients and clinical care team.
• Apply fundamental knowledge of research to produce high-quality, scientifically accurate written documents, such as grant applications, publications, stewardship reports, and presentations.
• Conduct literature reviews and comprehensive reports on relevant topics as directed.
• Assist with data collection and analysis and support manuscript preparation (e.g., organize and conduct interviews, transcriptions, thematic analysis, drafting manuscript).
• Collaborate with clinical care providers, subject matter experts, researchers, and educators to understand programmatic needs and execute strategic initiatives.
• Perform cross-functional duties as assigned or requested.

• At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, oncology, or other health/science-related disciplines, and/or a Master’s degree in similar fields preferred.
• Minimum one (1) to (2) years of relevant experience working in an academic or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge and experience with advanced methods in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders with varying degrees of expertise.
• Ability to parse complex scientific information and translate to lay language, while adhering to scientific accuracy.
• Ability to adapt writing style to specific formatting requirements and audiences.
• Proficient at identifying and extracting key messaging from complex scientific/medical material.
• Proven ability to work within tight and strict deadlines, as well as manage competing demands of short- and long-term projects, and independently coordinate and prioritize relevant tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new concepts and techniques quickly.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is an asset.
• Critical mindset and attention to detail are crucial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, as well as independently.

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.

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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.