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Clinical Trials Network Manager, CF CanACTStatus: Full-TimeLocation: Canada Remote/ Hybrid for candidates located in Toronto ONCystic Fibrosis Canada is looking for our next Clinical Trials Network Manager, CF CanACT to help Canadians with cystic fibrosis (CF) live W/O Limits.Imagine life, health and hope without limits. You can help us lengthen life-spans and improve lives. Ensure CF care and support is available. Increase access to critical medicines. Help everyone in Canadas CF community live fully, beyond the limits of cystic fibrosis.Are you ready to help Canadians live without limits? Apply today and change lives tomorrow.WHO ARE WE? Cystic Fibrosis Canada has dramatically changed the cystic fibrosis story, advancing research and care that has more than doubled life expectancy. Since being founded by parents in 1960, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has grown into a leading organization with a central role engaging people living with cystic fibrosis, parents and caregivers, volunteers, researchers and healthcare professionals, government and donors, all working together to change lives through treatments, research, information and support. Despite remarkable progress, the fight is not yet done; there are still Canadians left behind. The organizations goal is to keep pushing until all people with cystic fibrosis can experience a full, healthy life, without limits.THE ROLE AND IMPACT:Reporting to the Program Director, Research and Clinical Trials, the Network Manager, CF CanACT, is responsible for planning, managing and coordinating research activities within CF Canadas clinical trials network to align Network activities with the CF Canada Strategic Plan and the Network Strategy. Key responsibilities include: oversight of primary CF CanACT operations, supporting CF CanACT committees and coordinating meetings (both internal and external), monitoring and reporting Network metrics, administering site grants and payments, reporting activities for Network operating grants, resolving site issues, fostering communication amongst network sites, designing and implementing clinical research coordinator training programs, and network clinical research quality improvement initiatives.The Network Manager, CF CanACT will work closely with CF Canada staff, including the Chief Scientific Officer and Program Director, Research and Clinical Trials, as well as the Network Medical Lead, industry representatives, government representatives, Principal Investigators, the Therapeutics Development Network (TDN) in the USA and the European CF-CTN to ensure a coordinated global approach to clinical trials is executed in a timely and efficient manner.RESPONSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH: Network Management: Help drive the implementation of Cystic Fibrosis Canadas strategic plan and the Network Strategy, including the planning and delivery of all clinical trials network activities and deliverables.Serve as the primary contact and support for Network Research Coordinators, PIs and members of all CF CanACT committees.Ensure the effective and efficient management of all CF CanACT programs.Develop and maintain robust systems for tracking key performance metrics, ensuring accurate monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement of network.Support CF community outreach and education efforts, especially around recruitment for genetic therapy clinical trials.Ensure Research Coordinators (RCs) are adhering to minimum training requirements.Identify training needs and gaps and design, implement and conduct online and in person training programs for Research Coordinators and Reviewers to address these gaps. Perform assessments to determine if training programs are achieving desired outcomes.Receive and action incoming requests from pharmaceutical companies and/or academic researchers and resolving any issues or barriers to effective conduct of studies as CF CanACT sites.Set-up service agreements with pharmaceutical companies.Coordinate global protocol reviews for CF CanACT.Provide program support for each CF CanACT site including RC mentoring.Help lead CF CanACT budgeting, and progress and financial reporting.Keep abreast of CF Pipeline and clinical trials landscape, proactively engaging with companies and fostering strong relationships early in the process.Expert Communication:Effectively communicate with network partners including investigators, trial sponsors, research coordinators, host institutions and patient organisations.Act as an intermediary between clinical sites and pharmaceutical industry.Act as the main liaison between CF CanACT and the other global CF clinical trials networks, fostering a strong working relationship and sharing information bidirectionally to help ensure CF CanACTs global participation and success.Act as the primary contact point for the pharmaceutical industry and function as an intermediary between the Network and pharmaceutical industry, including promoting CF CanACT as the best place to conduct cystic fibrosis clinical trials, identifying potential sites for individual trials,Create network related communications to research sites.Prepare reports, presentations, brochures/marketing materials and documents for internal and external audiences.Participate in the development and implementation of network communications and CF CanACT policies and guidelines.Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and responses on issues; ensure procedures are followed, and information is disseminated in an accurate and effective manner.WHAT YOU BRING:Degree in a health-related discipline. MSc, PhD or nursing degree preferred.Minimum three (5) years experience in clinical research setting either as a research coordinator, nurse, investigator or equivalent.Experience in cystic fibrosis clinical trials, rare disease clinical trials or respirology clinical trials preferred.Experience as a leader working with a team in a healthcare environment, with healthcare professionals, liaising with multiple stakeholders and funding agencies, conducting systematic reviews and publishing results in scholarly journals.Project Management experience and PMP credential, or equivalent preferred.Excellent organizational and time-management skills.A demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.Excellent communicator with outstanding English written and verbal communication skills required.Excellent French written and verbal communication skills preferred.WHAT WE OFFER:Collaborative, dynamic, and passionate work environment, with colleagues who are driven and motivated for this community.RRSP and Benefits programsA company culture rooted in empathy, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.Flexible working scheduleRemote and hybrid work model offeredPlease submit your resume and cover letter directly through LinkedIn Cystic Fibrosis Canada thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline to submit your application is July 18, 2025.Cystic Fibrosis Canada is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to culture, ethnicity, race, color, religion, beliefs, gender, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at all stages of the hiring process. For additional information on our values (Connected, Inclusive, Impactful and Bold), Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the courageous fight being waged against this disease, please visit www.cysticfibrosis.ca