Senior Investigator

Senior Investigator (SI) – Hematology

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) at Queen's University is seeking an outstanding and visionary cancer trialist for this position. Expertise in cancer clinical trial methods and conduct is required. Interest / expertise in investigational new drugs, symptom science / supportive care, patient reported outcomes, application of real‑world evidence and clinical trials is desirable but not required.

As a Senior Investigator you will serve as co‑principal investigator of individual trials and as a leader within the CCTG program and scientific committees. Senior Investigators also mentor students and trainees, contribute to scientific and policy decision‑making, identify new research opportunities, and provide administrative leadership to the overall scientific strategy of the group. MD Senior Investigators may engage in limited clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, with CCTG Scientific Committee Chairs and Committees, the development of research proposals and trials that align with the Committee and CCTG priorities with a focus on Hematology.
• Provide medical and scientific oversight of clinical trials including eligibility, safety, analyses, and publication.
• Contribute to the development of the strategic goals of CCTG, including cancer trials, education, trial methodology and participant engagement.

Qualifications

About the Employer

The CCTG is a cooperative oncology group that designs and administers clinical trials in cancer therapy, supportive care, and prevention across Canada and internationally. We support a collaborative network of researchers, physicians, scientists, and statisticians internationally recognized for finding the treatments that give people with cancer longer, better quality lives.

How to Apply

The CCTG at Queen's University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized / visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.

Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents :

Complete applications are to be directed to

Dr. Janet E Dancey, Chair, Canadian Cancer Trials Group

Queen's will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact CCTG Human Resources (humanresources@ctg.queensu.ca).

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