Nurse Manager in Toronto

The Nurse Manager is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, support, and training to the clinical (Safety Team) members, and to coordinate operational activities of research studies within the department.

The Nurse Manager leads and directly supervises a team of clinical staff, such as RNs, RPNs, Paramedics, and Medical Assistants, and is responsible for the team’s clinical related activities, and performance.

The Nurse Manager will report to the Director, Clinical Operations, and will provide insight and assistance with internal department budgets, planning, and other clinical/administrative activities as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the general clinical duties are performed to prepare for the clinical study and proper monitoring of clinical activities.
• Oversees the execution of clinical trials; coordinating all study clinic activities to ensure all clinic needs are met (tasks, subject safety, work schedules, breaks, clinic set-up, etc.)
• Work collectively with the Director, Clinical Operations, Chief Medical Officer, and Manager, Clinical Operations as required.
• Analyze and develop action plans to address issues with study monitors, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
• Organize, oversee, and conduct Safety Team staff training, performance reviews and coaching.
• Work with the Director, Clinical Operations to assist in evaluating HR requirements within the department.
• Ensure clinical trial activities are conducted in accordance with the Protocol, SOP, ICH, GCP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the accuracy of the generated data in accordance with protocols, SOP, ICH, GCP and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Write, Revise, and approve SOP’s and internal procedures.
• Participates in protocol review and development.
• Participates in project scheduling, assessing, and establishing project milestones.
• Review and/or approve the Safety Team staff schedule and task assignments.
• Assist Director, Clinical Operations, and the Chief Medical Officer with day-to-day activities.
• Lead, train, and coach the team to ensure proper planning, organization, and execution of clinical research studies.
• Participates in strategic decisions and partnering activities to increase productivity, reduce costs, and ensure that corporate clinical goals are met on time and on budget.
• Participates on Safety Committee, Protocol Review Committee, Inter-departmental meetings as required.
• Actively analyze and develop action plans to address issues brought up by QA, QC, Study Monitors, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• RN, Nurse in good standing with appropriate college or regulatory body
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
• Updated CPR and ACLS Certification
• Able to work in a research setting and aware of the confidentiality that is required in research
• At least 5 years’ experience in clinical research or related field
• Computer literacy: MS Office, good communication skills, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills
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