Medical Research jobs in Toronto, ON

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Clinical Trials and Translation Unit (CTTU)
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Salary Range: $74,705 - $93,405 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Position Summary

Peter Munk Clinical Trials and Translation Unit (CTTU) is looking for an energetic professional to fill the key role of Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I).

The CRC I reports to the Clinical Research Manager of the CTTU and collaborates with Investigators and the cardiac health care teams at the PMCC to assume responsibility for the designated patient management and coordination of several clinical studies. Responsibilities of the Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) include but not limited to the following:

Duties

• Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identifying, screening potential participants and obtaining informed consent);
• Executing/coordinating all aspects of patient study visits as per study protocol (e.g. source documentation including adverse events and medications, administration of questionnaires, sample processing and shipping, etc.);
• Implementing and coordinating all aspects of data management including data collection, data entry into CRFs, and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines;
• Reviewing and assessing study-related documents;
• Contributing to study financial oversight and budgeting;
• Participate in internal monitoring and quality assurance activities;
• Prepare study status reports for investigators and CTTU management;
• Submissions to the Research Ethics Board and other regulatory agencies as required;
• Liaising with sponsors, external stakeholders and members of the clinical care team
• Working on other projects in the unit as assigned by the unit manager

Qualifications

• At minimum Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline
• At least three (3) years clinical and/or professional experience required
• Up to 1 year clinical research experience required
• Cardiology experience in a clinical/research setting is preferred and will be an asset
• Recognized certification in clinical research (through ACRP or SoCRA e.g. CCRP) or working towards it
• Knowledge of investigator-driven research processes, budgeting, contract review and mandatory reporting
• TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) certification preferred
• Knowledge of IATA (International Air Transport Association) shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures an asset
• Knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki and FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
• Knowledge of investigational product development process (e.g. drugs/biologics, devices, natural health products, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team; self-motivated
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

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

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.