Employment Opportunities

Research Contracts Specialist – Research Administration — St Michael’s Hospital

Posted on by jeffrey.dsouza_2333

Research Contracts Specialist – Research Administration

Competition #:880250

Job Title: Research Contracts Specialist – Research Administration

Site: St. Michael’s Hospital

Job Category: Research

Work Type: Full-Time Permanent

Positions Available:2

Union Affiliation: Non Union

Date Posted:7/21/2022

Closing date:8/18/2022

Salary Range:38.98 – 50.68

FTE Assignment (FT=1.0, Casual =0.000001):1.0

Shift/ Hours Of Work Permanent Full Time

Direct link to the posting:

https://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/unityhealth/JobDescription.asp?lang=en&JobNumber=880250

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) provides administrative support (HR, Finance, Contracts and Project Management) for all researchers at Unity Health Toronto. The Office of Research Administration (ORA) is looking for 2 Research Contracts Specialists to join the research contracts team.  The primary responsibility of the Research Contracts Specialist will be to undertake the development/receipt, review and negotiation of high-risk clinical trial agreements that support researchers across all three sites (St. Michael’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and Providence Healthcare). Currently staff in the ORA are working primarily from home with some monthly on-site team days. The ORA offices are located near the St. Michael’s Hospital site in leased office space.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-The receipt (or development), review and negotiation of clinical trial agreements, and other research-related contracts as assigned. 
-The Research Contracts Specialist ensures that Unity Health Toronto is properly accounted for and that all research, legal, regulatory, financial, and other business/risk requirements are reflected in Unity Health’s favor for each clinical trial agreement.
-The Research Contracts Specialist will negotiate contractual terms on behalf of Unity Health and its Researchers. Additional responsibilities will include reviewing budgets, working with the hospital departments to ensure support of specific research needs (Risk, REB, privacy etc.); as well as advocating on behalf of researchers with internal departments;
-The successful candidate will maintain liaisons with the University of Toronto and Unity Health Toronto’s sister teaching hospitals by attending various committee meetings.
-Other duties may be assigned as required at the discretion of the Manager, Research Contracts. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Completion of Undergraduate degree (in Business, Law or a Healthcare related field);
-3-5 years of similar experience (e.g., practical experience in contract review & negotiation)
-Excellent Negotiating skills and conflict management skills;
-Ability to analyze legal documents and to explain their meaning in non-technical terms;
-Knowledge and experience in clinical research and clinical trials regulation an asset
-General resourcefulness and an ability to quickly find, learn, and assimilate new information is a must;
-Knowledge of and familiarity with research policies and guidelines, including the Tri-Council Policy Statement, December 2014 and the ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines preferred;
-Excellent decision making/problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal competencies;
-Excellent customer service record with proven success working as a part of a team;
-Strong MS Office software applications;
-Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
-Demonstrated success building and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff;
-Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple time sensitive documents for review simultaneously;
-Understanding of legal terminology.

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
jeffrey.dsouza_2333

Jeff D’Souza holds a PhD in Philosophy from McMaster University, a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on Research Ethics, Health Equity, and Global Health. Jeff also currently teaches Research Ethics at McMaster University, and works at Trillium Health Partners, where he promotes the safety, welfare, and rights of research participants.