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Category: Clinical Research	Date Posted: 12-Nov-2025	End Date: 26-Nov-2025	ID: 3113
Clinical Research Program Manager – Clinical Research Administration
Contact/Scientist: Dr. John Hilton Program: Cancer Research
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health. Job Description: The Oncology Clinical Trials Solid Tumor Program is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Clinical Research Program Manager - Clinical Research Administration. Reporting to the Senior Clinical Research Program Manager, this pivotal role will oversee workflows, financial management, and human resource functions to ensure efficient, compliant, and seamless portfolio operations. Key Responsibilities: •Manage daily operations of the clinical administrative portfolio, ensuring efficient delivery of study feasibility, study start up, ethics submissions, regulatory compliance, and financial activities. •Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to clinical research team members, fostering professional growth and team performance. •Oversee financial planning and management, including budgeting and forecasting, to support portfolio success. •Implement and optimize workflows to improve efficiency and quality. •Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and CROs to resolve operational challenges and maintain study timelines. •Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (trial management and human resources). •Oversee special financial projects. •Ensuring regulatory compliance with Health Canada, TCPS2, GCP and institutional requirements. Basic Requirements (Education/Experience): •Post secondary degree in science, health sciences, or equivalent education and experience •5 years of leadership experience •5 years clinical research experience in academic, hospital or industry settings (oncology preferred) •Proven success leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects •Proven experience in study feasibility, ethics, regulatory and budgeting •Strong conflict resolution and change management skills •Interpersonal, analytical, budgetary, supervisory, motivational, space planning, management, and organizational skills •Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills •Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask •Advance knowledge in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel •Proven capability to work effectively, independently and in a team environment •Excellence ability to exercise tact and discretion •Highly skilled to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines Preferred Qualifications: •Experience in process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives •Certificate or diploma in Clinical Research or equivalent formal training. Contract Details: This is a full-time contract Salary: Min: $101,355.00/annum – Max $135,139.00/annum Comments to Applicant: Please provide your CV and a cover letter in one document to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed Contact Info: Name: Nancy Drummond-Ivars Title: Senior Clinical Research Program Manager Program: Cancer Research Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Address: 501 Smyth Road Ottawa, On Email: ndrummond@toh.ca Website: www.ohri.ca The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities). We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.