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Manager, QuickStart Program

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Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) is an independent, non-profit organization focused on improving and promoting the environment for clinical trials in Ontario and supporting the province as a preferred location for global clinical trials. We are entering an exciting phase of growth at CTO as we expand our team to support and grow our QuickSTART program. Achieving clinical trial site activation within 45 days through QuickSTART with enhanced tools and supports will drive a bold vision for transforming Ontario’s clinical trials ecosystem.

CTO is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual with exceptional communication and collaborative skills to join our team in the role of Manager, QuickSTART Program.  The QuickSTART Program focuses on speeding up the time to site activation on multi-site clinical trials by working collaboratively with institutions/site and industry sponsors to address start-up components including contracts and ethics review. The Manager will be responsible for developing components of the enhanced QuickSTART program and ensuring effective implementation across the province. Success in this role will require in-depth understanding of the various processes and perspectives of industry, institutions/sites and investigators related to clinical trial activation. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Supports, this individual will plan and deliver components of the QuickStart program with input from collaborators in the clinical trials community. The Manager will also support ongoing QuickStart initiatives. The ideal candidate will have solid leadership skills and a demonstrated history of establishing trust and building consensus amongst diverse stakeholders while adhering to project timelines. The Manager will lead one or more sub-committees, prepare reports, develop and track milestones and deliverables, develop and deliver presentations, plan productive meetings and ensure effective communication.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support CTO leadership in setting priorities and meeting deliverables of the QuickSTART program; promote program adoption and implementation across the province
  • Lead and coordinate collaborators across institutions and industry in the development of QuickSTART program tools and enhancements; plan and execute effective committee meetings and other collaboration and communication activities to advance programming
  • Develop and evaluate policies, processes, templates and training resources
  • Provide support to the CTO team, advisory groups and committees by compiling program metrics and other information, preparing summaries and meeting notes, complete and/or follow up on action items
  • Additional duties as assigned

Essential Background and Skills:

  • Undergraduate or college degree in a health‐related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience related to clinical trials
  • Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in coordination/execution of study start-up procedures; hands-on experience developing and/or negotiating budgets for industry-sponsored trials is preferred
  • Meticulous; strong attention to detail along with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to work independently and be self-directed within guidelines provided by CTO leadership team
  • Ability to exercise reasonable judgement and independent decision-making skills to address day-today and project-related issues as they arise
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written), highly skilled in communicating in a clear, concise and precise manner; employing high quality standards for drafting, editing and proofreading documents
  • Highly motivated with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Tactful, professional, courteous and customer service oriented
  • Strong commitment to achieving high quality results
  • Expert MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required
  • Ability to contribute effectively and positively in a high functioning team environment as well as working independently on various projects

Please submit applications with cover letter and salary expectations by January 13, 2025 at 12:00 noon in confidence via email to: hr@ctontario.ca

For further information please contact:

Ranuka Srinivasan

Clinical Trials Ontario

661 University Avenue, Suite 460

MaRS Centre, West Tower

Toronto, Ontario | M5G 1M1

Tel:  416-673-8417| Email: ranuka.srinivasan@ctontario.ca

www.ctontario.ca

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