Chair in Clinical Trials

Canadian Cancer Trials Group Operations and Statistics Centre
Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.

The 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.

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group at Queen’s University invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with a specialization that falls within oncology. 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).

This position is made possible by a transformative $30M investment by Bruce Mitchell (Sc’68, DSc’20) and will enhance the Institute’s dynamic and collaborative research culture by fostering research linkages internally across disciplines and externally among partners. To advance the Chair’s success, the successful candidate will receive direct research support for the first 5 years of their tenure from the Bruce Mitchell Research Program, including resources to support the recruitment of multiple postdoctoral researchers/students. Decreased teaching and administrative responsibilities will be associated with this position to enable the candidate to develop a world-class research program. The preferred starting date is 2025.

The successful candidates will join an internationally recognized group of cancer trial experts. They will participate in scientific and policy decision-making of the CCTG, provide scientific and administrative leadership to the overall scientific strategy of the group, identify new research opportunities, contribute to CCTG / trial activities within an inclusive, diverse, collaborative, and healthy work environment. Senior Investigators are leaders within the scientific committees in their areas of responsibility and mentors/teachers for students and trainees.

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.
• Provide 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

• 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

In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions. A complete application consists of:

• a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status specified in the preceding paragraph).
• a statement of research vision and interests.
• a statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available).
• a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications).
• a statement of commitment to as well as ideas and any experience about how to ensure equity, diversity, and inclusivity in scholarly activities; and
• the names and contact information of three referees.

Queen’s University is recognized nationally for the quality of its undergraduate and graduate programs, which attract outstanding students. Queen’s University is an integral part of the vibrant Kingston community in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario. It has a community spirit and amenities unmatched by any other Canadian university. The University and the region offer an outstanding academic and community environment ().

The 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/Aboriginal 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. To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all 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, Chair, Canadian Cancer Trials Group Cancer Research Institute,
10 Stuart Street Kingston, ON K7L 3N6

The University 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 Officer, .