Study Startup Specialist

Req ID : 187619

Location : Central Zone, Centre for Clinical Research - QEII

Department : Research, Innovation & Discovery

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Management / Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date : 15-Sep-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity

The Study Start-Up Specialist is an effective planner and problem solver who provides direct support to investigators and their teams during the clinical study start-up phase.

The Study Start-Up Specialist will guide and support multiple administrative activities (e.g., contracting, REB submissions, etc) as required by the assigned clinical research group.

The Study Start-Up Specialist will be expected to independently manage multiple study and site level deliverables during the study start-up phase.

They will also work with the Research and Innovation team and stakeholders to develop institutional processes and provide recommendations for ways in which these processes can be improved.

The Study Startup Specialist will provide strategic advisory support as needed to accelerate study startup processes. This role will be responsible for supporting Principal Investigators (PIs) during Feasibility Assessment, Site Selection Visit (SSV) and Site Initiation Visit (SIV).

This role will maintain communication with Investigative sites, Sponsors, and Study Operations Team regarding the status of contracts and contract-related documents, prepare and oversee preparation of budget, contractual documents and correspondence, and facilitate the indemnification process between the study Sponsor and the site, and establish, maintain, and deliver Sponsor / CRO communication as well as actions, decisions, and issues, as required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Master's Degree or minimum of 4 years related education and experience required
• Minimum 5 years experience in project management is considered a strong asset
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior administrative coordination role in a clinical research set-up is considered a strong asset
• Current knowledge of and the ability to apply ICH / GCP and all applicable regulations and guidelines
• Well versed on from local Health Authority and Ethics Committees requirements
• Leadership competencies including analytical thinking, action management, team leadership, initiative, collaboration, negotiation, persuasion, relationship building, and diversity proficiency and awareness
• Ability to develop project / process workflows
• Experienced in stakeholder engagement and alliance management
• Knowledge of the health sciences research enterprises in a university setting, particularly in relation to hospital-based research, and knowledge of the national research environment
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of clinical research processes, regulations and methodology
• Competent in both written and verbal communication
• Experience working with diversity of staff and stakeholders, with knowledge of cultural competence, diversity, and social inclusion
• Ability to work closely and effectively with a diverse cross-functional group of administrators; strong interpersonal and leadership skills;

proven ability to effect and influence change through collaborative and inclusive style

• Ability to anticipate needs, respond accordingly, provides guidance and support
• Sound knowledge of information systems

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time hours (75 hours bi-weekly)
• Start date September 2024 (subject to change)

Compensation and Benefits

$37.61 - $47.01 Hourly

$73,339 - $91,674 Annually

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.#J-18808-Ljbffr