Senior Investigator - Chair in Clinical Trials Research

Senior Investigator

Chair in Clinical Trials Research

Canadian Cancer Trials Group Operations and

Statistics Centre at Queen’s University

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) is a cooperative oncology group that designs and administers clinical trials of cancer therapy, supportive care, and prevention across Canada and internationally.

Our collaborative network of researchers, physicians, statisticians and staff is internationally recognized for finding the treatments that give people with cancer longer, better quality lives.

Position description : We are seeking an outstanding and visionary cancer trialist for the position of Senior Investigator (SI) with CCTG.

Interest / expertise in the areas of investigational experimental cancer therapeutics, translational laboratory research focused on clinical evaluation of treatment biomarkers, patient focused research in the areas of symptom science or health equity, or data science / artificial intelligence is of interest.

Expertise in cancer clinical trial methods and conduct is required. As a CCTG Senior Investigator you will be co-principal investigator of individual trials, and leader within the CCTG program and the CCTG scientific committees developing and leading trials and related research.

Exceptional candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor may be considered for a tenure-track position. Appointments will be within the Faculty of Health Sciences, within the relevant department(s).

The successful candidates will join an internationally recognized group of cancer trial experts within an inclusive, diverse, collaborative, and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate or fellowship training in a relevant field, for example, clinical epidemiology, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with clinical trial design, methods, data management, analyses, Canadian and International clinical trial regulations and knowledge and experience with academic sponsored clinical trial partnering within the industry is preferred.
• Meet criteria for appointment to an appropriate Department at Queen’s University.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, The University and region offer an outstanding academic and community environment ().

Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

University is obliged by law to gather information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents.

Applications must include one of the following statements : I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada ; OR, I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada .

Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Applicants should forward a copy of their curriculum vitae, letter of application and list of three potential referees, including their names, addresses and email to : Dr.

Janet E Dancey, Director, Canadian Cancer Trials Group Cancer Research Institute, 10 Stuart Street Kingston, ON K7L 3N6.

For applicants with disabilities, if you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Kristy Vandervelde, Human Resources Officer, .