Clinical Research Site Supervisor

As a member of the Care Services Division, the Clinical Research Site Supervisor is under the supervision and direction of the Director of Clinical Research. Clinical Research Site Supervisor is responsible for the daily planning, organizing and supervising assigned operational aspects of the Clinical Research department.

The Clinical Research Site Supervisor works to establish and maintain essential linkages between many diverse stakeholders such as patients, health professionals, sponsors/granting agencies, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), University of Saskatchewan and patient/family advisory group(s). The Site Supervisor ensures coordination of research requirements for those patients admitted to the SHA for treatment, ensures training requirements are met and provided to the SHA staff. Coordination and support of investigator-initiated trials, clinical research projects and sponsored clinical trials while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Reconciles invoices/payments from sponsor/granting agencies.

The Clinical Research Site Supervisor is actively involved in supporting quality assurance and quality improvement activities in the department, which would include; monitoring compliance with nursing and Clinical Research Associate (CRA) practice standards in delivery of patient care, compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines, Regulatory bodies and the Clinical Research standard operating procedures. Clinical Research Site Supervisor ensures the work environment enables and supports excellence in nursing and CRA practice and promotes high quality of work life and safety for Clinical Research department staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing

• Certification for Basic Life Saver (BLS)-C

Experience:

• Five (5) years previous experience working in Oncology Nursing of which three (3) years must be in Clinical Research.

Memberships:

• Current license with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

• Membership in Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) is an asset

• Membership with Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is an asset.

Skills:

• Ability to meaningfully consult with stakeholders’ (e.g., patients, health professionals, sponsors/granting agencies, Saskatchewan Health Authority, University of Saskatchewan and patient/family advisory groups) in a way that develops and maintains collaborative working relationships.
• Knowledge translation skills to apply evidence to influence policy and practice.
• Ability to show leadership and take responsibility by thinking strategically and analytically with excellent problem solving and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work under time pressures to meet deadlines and handle interruptions and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, analyze, implement and problem solve independently as well as the ability to work in the context of a team and patient-centered environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and develop others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, patients, senior leaders, health system partners and communities.
• Proven ability to collaborate and develop partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including patients, health professionals, sponsors/granting agencies, Saskatchewan Health Authority, University of Saskatchewan and patient/family advisory group(s) to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic organizational priorities.
• Ability to enable an innovative a positive working climate and a commitment to a patient centered culture and continuous learning.