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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Scientific Manager, the Assistant Manager will support the Clinical Research Unit and The Neuro in its mission to deliver cutting-edge and specialized clinical trials. The Assistant Manager supports initiatives that advance the University's research, innovation, and partnership efforts, strengthening its standing as a top research institution in Canada. The Assistant Manager provides assistance to the study coordination and start-up teams that drive research progress, and they focus on fostering an environment that highlights the University's commitment to pioneering research and impactful partnerships.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate, manage, enhance and promote McGill's research and development activities by overseeing clinical trials at the Clinical Research Unit at the Neuro across various therapeutic areas (Neuro-oncology and Neuro-vascular, ALS and Neuromuscular disorders, Movement disorders, Neurocognitive diseases, Multiple Sclerosis et cetera);
• Collaborate with the start-up specialist and the ethics and finance teams during all phases of the start-up process;
• Develop new initiatives and tools to promote clinical trials, improve trial visibility and patient recruitment in clinical trials - Support clinical research coordinators in recruitment strategies/initiatives. Develop/implement unit-wide recruitment and outreach strategies by fostering internal and external partnerships;
• Supervise clinical research coordinators and oversee clinical trials execution. Provide feedback to team members' performance through ongoing support;
• Provide training and supervision to new coordinators in the unit. Develop and maintain standardized training material for clinical research coordinators. Participate actively in improving the CRU onboarding program;
• Delegate clinical trial-related tasks and responsibilities to clinical research coordinators as necessary. Including, but not limited to: regulatory tasks, attending site selection visits, completing feasibility questionnaires, reviewing protocols;
• Ensure continuous support to Investigators/Clinicians in the delivery of up-to-date activities and information, confirming priorities and timeframes of clinical trials and investigator-initiated projects. Oversee the start-up and management of new investigator-initiated trials (IITs);
• Identify and track key performance indicators. Make recommendations to improve KPIs;
• Ensure that the clinical trial activities are performed in accordance with each individual clinical trial protocol and University and sponsors policies and procedures. Participates in audit preparation and quality improvement processes;
• Train researchers, nurses and any other clinical trials staff to follow protocol according to GCP guidelines;
• Provide regulatory and operational information and advice to researchers on the preparation of clinical research projects;
• Collaborate with researchers, patients and pharmaceutical companies. Attends all internal and external meetings as requested by the Scientific Manager and/or the sponsor and contract research organization (CRO);
• Plan educational sessions for internal staff. Organize outreach events and collaborate with students and patient organizations to bring awareness to clinical research and disease areas. Create educational and informational content to present at events;
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• At least 3 years of experience in clinical research in the field of neurological diseases, ideally with previous leadership role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate coherently across varied audiences from different backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines and problem-solving skills.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.
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