Research Coordinator II Women’s Health Care Research

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology works under a centralized research program. At any given time, the dept. has 45-50 single and multiple site active studies. The research team is responsible to provide support to the PIs and studies. We initiate, coordinate studies including the clinical trials. The research team also work with Research Ethics Board and Clinical Trial Ontario for study approval We are the primary point of communication for REB and internal and external study related queries. The research team also work with Research Ethics Board and Clinical Trial Ontario for study approval.

The Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Unity Health Toronto is recruiting aResearch Coordinator II. The role encompasses research study approval and coordination, writing grant, applying and securing funds from various organizations. The coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigators.The candidate should have previous experience in writing and reviewing funding proposals, preferably within an academic/research setting. Any experience or background relevant to the areas in which Unity Health has established global leadership (e.g. critical care, global health, inner city health, fibrosis, cardiovascular science, neuroscience, data science/AI in health) would be considered an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ongoing coordination of study activities; day-to-day project management of timelines, resources, deliverables, and study tasks.
• Manages and coordinates participating sites for PI initiated research.
• (e.g., ensuring MTAs/DTAs are in place at all sites and helping with REB queries to
• ensure approvals are in places at participating sites).
• Coordinates participants and helps with screening /recruitment, including following up with participants.
• Monitors, and controls research regulations, quality, and guidelines, including ethical (e.g., REB submissions), and safety protocols.
• Develops and designs training modules for projects.
• Responsible for management, preparation, and oversight of monitors/audits.
• Interacts with multiple stakeholders from sponsoring agencies to research participants.
• Designs all source documents (templates, tracking files, forms, guidance documents) for the collection, and management of information/data.
• Completes Health Canada regulatory inspections for regulated clinical trials and supports the institution and Investigator in maintaining compliant practices. Assists in finance of the study budgets
• Coordinates, trains, mentors Research Assistants, volunteers, students, casual staff, internal/external collaborators, and Research Coordinator I’s.
• Assists Principal Investigator in the initiation of new research, consulting on search criteria, strategies, brainstorming, etc.
• Supports and coordinates proposals (RFP), and grant application processes and protocols/SOP. Develops, and reviews content.
• Develops and reviews content in proposals, grant applications, and protocols.
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection, including designing interview guides, surveys, selecting/screening test sample, cleaning/coding data, and conducting interviews.
• Prepares and presents research related information: reports, proposals, publications, newsletters, posters etc.
• Prepares and presents research at conferences and other meetings.
• Writes manuscripts, abstracts, prepares tables and figures, submits manuscripts, and makes revisions.
• Conducts study assessments and reports, literature reviews, data analysis etc.
• Proactively seeks funding opportunities, writing, reviewing, and constructive editing of grant applications and related budgets
• Designs content of funding proposals, as required (study design, protocol development, technical and non-technical writing, etc.)
• Oversee administrative requirements for grant/award submissions (e.g. institutional support letters, letters of nomination)
• Build relationships with other organizations (e.g. academic, not-for-profit, etc.) and identify collaborative funding opportunities
• Prepares reports for funding agencies, and other internal or external stakeholders..

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree
  
• 3 years¿ experience in Quantitative and Qualitative research coordination
• Experience working with a diversity of stakeholders
• 3 years¿ experience in grant application processes, development of project proposals and budgets,
  
• 3 years of experience in applying and securing grants - in the health care sector.
  
• Experience with Canadian and international funding agencies.
  
• Experience in working and communicating directly with Principal Investigators and sponsor agency representatives.
  
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities and time sensitive projects
  
• Demonstrated level of independence in leading and delivering projects on time
  
• Excellent English written communication skills, with an emphasis on both scientific/technical and plain language writing skills as required for grant applications and outreach materials.
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, customer service and oral presentation skills
  
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) experience, and database software.
  
• Experience with a reference manager (i.e EndNote, Mendeley, etc.).
  
• Knowledge of survey software (Survey Monkey, Qualtrics, REDCap).
  
• Experience in Statistical/Data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R, Strata, R/R Studio, Access, NVIVO etc.) is an asset.
• Experience in Graphic design software (e.g. Canva, Visme paint, or Photoshop etc.) is an asset.

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. Please Note: If you do not have a Canada/Ontario approved QR Code, please get one, as QR codes from other countries will not be accepted and can delay your start date.

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