Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Hydro Place - 700 University Avenue
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: November 17, 2025

Job Summary:
The Quality Coordinator, Cell Therapy Clinical Research will promote a culture of quality and standards of excellence for Immuno Effector Cell therapies in the content of clinical research. The Quality Coordinator requires past experience in the coordination and administration of clinical studies (implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines; identification problems using assessment skills, execution study-related administrative tasks, such as collection of regulatory documents, ethics submissions, adverse events, monitoring safety, medication, assessment of study-related literature; and liaison with sponsors and external stakeholder) and builds on this experience to facilitate, mentor and enhance quality, standardization and productivity in for Immuno Effector Cell therapy clinical research.

Duties:

• Work in collaboration with key program stakeholders and promote a culture of quality and standards of excellence
• Responsible to ensure that for Immuno Effector Cell therapy clinical trials meet the quality and compliance requirements as required by various regulatory agencies including Health Canada, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), and the Centre for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) for the purposes of seeking and maintaining accreditation
• Developing and revising standard operating procedures, tools and templates.

This position will utilize the knowledge of clinical study management to carry out new initiatives in the CCRU. The quality coordinator will provide education and support to investigators, managers, clinical research professionals, scientists and laboratory personnel regarding quality, FACT standards; and lead, conduct or monitor as assigned quality and manufacturing audits to provide data in line with reporting requirements; lead or participate in the review of non-compliance issues for the purpose of providing recommendations for system learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in health related field or equivalent
• Minimum four (4) years appropriate clinical and/or professional experience
• Recognized certification in clinical research (ACRP or SOCRA) preferred
• Knowledge regarding Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Foundation for the Accreditation Cellular Therapy (FACT) standards governing the collection, processing and transplantation of cellular therapy products – preferred
• Well-developed leadership skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to express complex technical concepts effectively
• Mentor/training experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and customer relations
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving abilities
• Excellent listening, conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated experience in effective management of change
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies and procedures
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.