Clinical Research Supervisor - University Health Network, Toronto

The opportunity

The Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research at University Health Network (UHN) hosts one of the most ambitious early cancer detection research initiatives globally. This investigator-initiated program focuses on developing and validating technologies for early detection and molecular residual disease monitoring to improve patient outcomes. Supporting Pillar 3: Clinical Deployment, this leadership position provides vital oversight of clinical research operations, patient-facing workflows, proposal governance, data infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement.

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Day-to-day

In this dynamic clinical research supervisor role, you will lead complex initiatives involving multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and external partners while handling the following responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day SHERLOCK and Gilgan clinical research operations, including patient referral, screening, consent, specimen collection, tracking, and follow-up processes.
• Oversee study workflows, data systems (REDCap/EDC), data quality activities, and operational performance metrics.
• Support the coordination of ctDNA reporting, vendor relationships, laboratory operations, and cross-functional collaboration with clinical and research stakeholders.
• Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements to support efficient and compliant study conduct.
• Provide guidance, onboarding, training, mentoring, and workload coordination for research trainees.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, training materials, and operational documentation.
• Support recruitment, audit readiness, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and adherence to institutional policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with program leadership to design and optimize systems, processes, and workflows supporting clinical research operations.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees, projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

To qualify for consideration within this University Health Network program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree program, or recognized equivalent in Health or Science related discipline.
• At least four years of experience in some or all of Oncology, Clinical trials (regulated and unregulated trials experience are assets), medical terminology, and regulatory issues involving human subjects.
• Proven ability to build and lead a team.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience including training, mentoring, or coaching others, quality reviews of others, or acting as a team lead.
• Demonstrated relevant clinical research knowledge, including working knowledge of CTCAE, electronic case report forms (eCRFs), REB submissions, and ICF amendments as assets.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills with ability to exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, good computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN/Department standards.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• Satisfactory attendance.
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional is preferred.

Benefits

Working at UHN gives you the opportunity to work alongside talented healthcare professionals while accessing comprehensive offerings designed to add value throughout your career:

• Competitive offer packages.
• Government organization and membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service.
• A flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.
• Additional perks including multiple corporate discounts covering travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, and on-site gyms.