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About OICR

OICR is Ontario’s cancer research institute. We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

Position Details

Position: Project Manager

Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department: Clinical Translation

Reports To: Director

Salary: Commensurate with level of experience, plus a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Hours: 35 hours/week

Job Type: Hybrid

Status: Full-time, Temporary (until March 2026)

Position Summary

OICR Clinical Translation (CT) bridges the gap between science and patient care by funding development and innovation in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Scientific Director, CT is seeking a highly organized and strategic Project Manager to spearhead the scoping, design, and development of a coordinated framework for minimal residual disease (MRD) cancer clinical trials in Ontario. This role will focus on identifying best practices from other jurisdictions, engaging key stakeholders, and producing an actionable roadmap for an integrated network approach.

The Project Manager will work closely with clinicians, researchers, patient partners and institutional leads to ensure the framework is aligned with existing cancer research and infrastructure.

This position is temporary, full-time until March 31, 2026.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of international MRD cancer trial networks, frameworks and governance models
• Map existing Ontario research capacity, stakeholders and infrastructure relevant to MRD trials
• Organize stakeholder meetings and focus groups to gather input on framework priorities and feasibility
• Develop a proposed framework, incorporating best practices, governance structures, and work modules
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and deliverables
• Prepare reports, presentations and meeting minutes

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, health administration or related field, or recognized equivalent
• Experience leading projects
• Familiarity with clinical trials
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proven sense of initiative

For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca.

To learn more about working at OICR, visit our career page.

POSTED DATE: August 26, 2025

CLOSING DATE: September 2, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

OICR is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community, and we support an inclusive culture for all. We welcome all applicants, and encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to furthering a diversity of ideas within our community. OICR is committed to fair assessment of a candidate’s abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience. Providing an accessible workplace and recruitment process is important to us, as described in our Accessibility Plan (https://oicr.on.ca/accessibility/). Should you require accommodation during any stage in the recruitment process, please complete the form at the bottom of page https://oicr.on.ca/careers/. Information received related to accommodation will be handled confidentially.

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The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.