Research Operations Analyst – Institute for Better Health

Job title: Research Operations Analyst – Institute for Better Health

Company: Trillium Health Partners

Job description: Job Description

Position: Research Operations Analyst

File #: 2021-20829

Status: Permanent Full Time (2)

Dept/Program: Research Operations, Institute for Better Health

Site: Mississauga Hospital

Posted: April 9, 2021

Internal Deadline: April 16, 2021

Trillium Health Partners – Institute for Better Health

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

The Institute for Better Health (IBH) is a critical component of THP Solutions, the research, innovation and revenue generating division at the hospital. THP solutions is driven to find innovative, evidence-based approaches to solving the most complex health care challenges and building a culture of innovation at all levels across THP and with our partners beyond our walls.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with our community – patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. The foundational goals of our new strategic plan – quality, access and sustainability – anchor everything we do. Our mission for a new kind of health care is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients – inside and outside the hospital. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety we would like you to join our Better Together team!

The Institute for Better Health (IBH) at Trillium Health Partners (THP) was created to help shape a new kind of health care for a healthier community. IBH leads research and innovation projects that align with the hospital’s goals and supports the advancement of research and innovation across the hospital – all with the intention of improving health and transforming care. Being embedded in one of the largest hospitals in Ontario offers exciting opportunities to test solutions that can be adapted to impact health in our community, province, country and beyond. IBH and THP truly are the place where we bring to leading evidence and research to life. As the largest community academic health sciences centre in Ontario and with our partners in the community, IBH offers the perfect catchment for broad health system both study and impact. If you are interested in joining our talented team of scientist, technologist, public health policy experts and so many more, please visit please visit:

http://trilliumhealthpartners.ca/researchandinnovation/Pages/Overview.aspx

The Role

The Research Operations Analyst role within the Research Operations department of the Institute for Better Health facilitates strategic partnerships and collaboration enabling health research, innovation and improvement initiatives that assist in achieving the Trillium Health Partners mission of creating a new kind of healthcare for a healthier community. Operating within the established systems of internal controls the Research Operations Analyst provides a full range of function-based user centred supports to researchers, innovators, the broader THP and community partners. This is achieved through a portfolio management approach to streamlined services for programs of research innovation and improvement, including but not limited to: budget review, development, analysis and negotiation; agreement drafting, review and negotiation; project logistical and financial feasibility assessment and financial modelling; and grant and award procedural support activities related to the objectives and responsibilities of the Research Operations department. Through this role you will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with teammates and stakeholders from all areas of the hospital and with external partners as we work together under a common vision and shared sense of purpose in creating a newer kind of healthcare for a healthier community.

Role Requirements

The successful candidate must demonstrate the competencies required to assume the following accountabilities and meet the following qualifications:

Accountabilities:

• Lead the review and execution of agreements which includes: project activity review, risk exposure analysis, agreement drafting and negotiation, and obtaining business decisions where necessary
• Project budget negotiation which may include project budget review, reconciliation and analysis and financial modelling
• Undertake risk assessments and propose actions and contractual terms to mitigate risk
• Understand and interpret relevant regulatory and policy requirements as they relate to projects.
• Advise on and clarify terms of agreements with external and internal stakeholders and decision-makers as required
• Facilitate institutional compliance with applicable research regulations, guidelines and policies through agreement review and negotiation
• Support stakeholders through, and provide direction regarding the Research Operations processes
• Liaise with key stakeholders (Research Ethics Board, management, researchers) as appropriate and required
• Support the agreement execution, budget negotiation, study feasibility and grants and awards management processes
• Foster a professional, collaborative and supportive working relationship with Stakeholders in order to provide the highest level of service
• Function at a high level with minimal supervision
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences with relevant research exposure and experience, or bachelor’s degree in another relevant/suitable area with relevant research exposure and experience
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience working in health research operations, or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience drafting and negotiating various types of research agreements an asset
• Fundamental knowledge of existing health research regulations, applicable legislation, guidelines, policies and best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including scientists, administrators, industry representatives, senior management, lawyers
• Demonstrated ability to review and understand typical clinical research study documentation (protocol, consent, data collection forms and tools) with the ability to extract essential information to inform the content of research agreements
• Excellent understanding of research agreement management in a healthcare setting
• Excellent understanding of research grants and awards management in a healthcare setting
• Experience with research study financial management, including financial modeling and monitoring, preferred
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and proficiency with word processing spread sheets and presentation software.
• Ability to analyze and interpret legal agreements/documents including analyzing issues and making appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to resolve relatively complex contractual issues, problem-solve and maintain professional composure while working under pressure of internal and external demands
• Ability to prioritize workload with excellent time management, planning and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong writing and oral communication skills utilizing a range of communication styles as appropriate to suite the context and desired outcomes
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently
• A keen interest in Health Research

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website:

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON – Mississauga, ON

Job date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:31:30 GMT