Manager, Research Planning & Operations

• Lead all operational aspects of the CADE Study, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery.
• Oversee participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment, including targeted chart review and on-site recruitment.
• Supervise and mentor research coordinators, lab staff, and clinical personnel involved in study activities.
• Liaise with the study sponsor to provide operational updates, manage deliverables, and ensure protocol compliance.
• Track study progress, maintain recruitment metrics, and prepare regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor study budgets, including resource allocation and financial reconciliation.
• Ensure all regulatory, ethical, and institutional requirements are met, including REB submissions, amendments, and ongoing documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement operational efficiencies across the study.
• Support data collection, management, and quality control processes, including synchronization of study devices.
• Facilitate training sessions for staff and referral site personnel to achieve recruitment and operational goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, participants, and external collaborators to ensure smooth study execution.
• This role requires flexibility in work hours to accommodate study demands, including potential early mornings or evenings for exercise testing sessions.

• Master's degree in health sciences, business, or a related discipline, required
• At minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible project management experience in healthcare, clinical research, or digital health studies, required
• Demonstrated understanding of research ethics, REB processes, and data privacy regulations.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in clinical or research settings.
• Familiarity with ECG testing, exercise stress testing, or wearable cardiac monitoring preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification, an asset
• Experience with industry-sponsored clinical research and coordination with external technology partners, preferred
• Experience managing research budgets, financial reconciliations, and funding transfers, preferred
• Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), preferred
• Familiarity with UHN financial, administrative, and electronic medical record systems, preferred
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, clinical research workflows, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to make sound decisions, solve complex problems, and negotiate effectively.
• Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across clinical and research settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, adapt processes, and innovate solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with health monitoring devices, wearable sensors, and digital health technologies.
• Advanced data management and analytical skills, with familiarity in handling large biomedical datasets.
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies; excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Committed to high-quality work, continuous learning, and professional growth.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

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