Clinical Research Project Manager, Department of Surgery

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Clinical Research Project Manager, Department of Surgery

*Compensation commensurate with experience

Position Description

The Clinical Research Project Manager works closely with all Divisional Members to oversee research operations and research awards activities of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements.

The Division research interests include: improving surgical outcomes of craniofacial, cleft lip and palate, burns, upper limb, and reconstructive surgery. This position further includes managing clinical research staff, research trainees, and volunteers as well as coordinating scientific, feasibility, and operation reviews.

The position will also involve direct research activities including patient recruitment and data collection, study administration, preparing consents and paperwork (e.g., renewals, amendments) required by the Research Ethics Board, and organizing data entry and analysis. The CRPM will also assist in the preparation of study results, including presentation, progress reports, and manuscripts.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do:

• Fosters staff awareness and participation in the research process; identifies knowledge gaps and participates in the development of clinical questions, research proposals with the inter-professional team to enhance current evidence-based practice
• Coordinate research ethics board applications, renewals, and closures for all Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (10 Division members) applications
• Establishes and manages strong relationships between the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the Clinical Research Offices, Research Ethics Board, Grants Management Offices, Scholarships and Awards Offices
• Coordinate multi-centre studies including communication with partnering institutions and applications for research ethics board approval, legal contracts, and grant applications
• Conceptually develop, design and implement quality improvement, program evaluation, and advanced clinical research projects/trials
• Authoritatively make recommendations on appropriate research protocols, research methodology, pre-study data organization, and data analysis for staff and trainee projects
• Research and seek granting opportunities; write grant proposal, budget, and apply for funding opportunities
• Coordinate and manage candidate selection process for summer research internship program
• Supervise clinical Masters Allied Health students (MSW, MSc OT), summer undergraduate and medical research student projects
• Act as a liaison between clinical research coordinators, 3D camera technician, research students, research volunteers, clinical staff and investigator, and/or Division Chief
• Supervise/mentor clinical research coordinators, research assistants and research volunteers
• Coordinate and chair scientific peer review of research protocols for research ethics board and grant applications
• Engage in knowledge translation activities including presenting research findings at local and international conferences
• Establishes and manages strong relationship with University of Toronto Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research Director to coordinate resident research projects at SickKids
• Accountability to Chief and Division Members to provide regular updates on department-wide research activities
• Establishes and manages relationships with city-wide Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery research coordinators to conduct interdepartmental benchmarking

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• MSc or equivalent, with advanced knowledge of epidemiology and clinical research methods
• Proficient in data management software programs (i.e. REDCap, Microsoft Excel)
• Proficient one or more basic statistical software programs (i.e. SPSS, R studio, SAS)
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Here’s What You’ll Love:

• Enhancing children’s health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
• The opportunity tomake an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you’ll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.
• An academic and learning environment, awards and bursaries, mentoring programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Employment Type: Full-time temporary 1 year contract with modified benefits (i.e., health & dental).

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team . SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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