Program Lead
About The Position
This leadership position reports directly to the Research Director of the Pediatric Emergency: Advancing Knowledge (PEAK) Research Team and requires direct interaction and coordination with divisional Principal Investigators. The PEAK Research Team is part of the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. The Program Lead must balance managing the oversight of ongoing PEAK studies, multiple investigators, and the supervision and administrative work of a large team. It is essential the Program Lead understand and advocate for what is best for the research team as well as understand the needs of the clinical team in the pediatric emergency department. The Program Lead is the point of contact for issues management when there are problems that need to be addressed for or between research staff and clinical staff. Pediatric Emergency Medicine research studies will be divided between the Program Lead and other Research Coordinator(s), depending on the study and the experience required to lead the study. As a result, the Program Lead will often lead Health Canada-regulated trials and national or multi-institutional studies. This position also requires flexibility in hours to allow for responding to urgent needs of front-line recruitment (including responding to serious adverse events or protocol deviations that require timely reporting and documentation).
Requirements
- Eligible to participate in government-funded research projects.
- Active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university.
- Must meet all applicable research security requirements.
- Ability to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological.
- Promote a safe environment, adhere to all safety laws, policies and procedures.
- Complete all required safety training.
- Identify hazards and implement controls.
- Report incidents.
- Contribute to a culture of belonging and respect.
- Ensure colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
Nice To Haves
- Internal candidates and former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration.
Responsibilities
- Manage the oversight of ongoing PEAK studies.
- Coordinate with divisional Principal Investigators.
- Supervise and perform administrative work for a large team.
- Act as the point of contact for issues management between research and clinical staff.
- Lead Health Canada-regulated trials and national or multi-institutional studies.
- Understand how funds are used within the program and budget appropriately for upcoming studies.
- Evaluate presented budgets and determine if there are sufficient funds to complete the research.
- Present an acceptable budget to the sponsor if funds are insufficient.
- Assess new projects for feasibility and acceptability in the PEAK research team.
- Review study methodology and suggest changes for proper and safe operationalization without interfering with ongoing research.
- Respond to urgent needs of front-line recruitment, including serious adverse events or protocol deviations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
