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Job Title: Clinical Trials Action Plan, Program Manager Vacancies: This posting is for (1) new role. Location: Vancouver, BC | Ottawa, ON | Calgary, AB | Halifax, NS | St John''s, NL | Kelowna, BC | Prince George, BC (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: Work Model: Hybrid Work Model Salary Band: 6 ($64,000 - $74,000 CAD) Position Type: FullTime contract opportunity ending in January 2029 MAKING AN IMPACT The Clinical Trials Action Plan, Program Manager provides dedicated coordination, administrative leadership, and performance support to enable successful execution of the Clinical Trials Action Plan (CTAP). Reporting to the Director of Advocacy, the role supports strategic priorities outlined in the Canadian Cancer Societys Strategic Plan, with particular emphasis on Goal1, by enabling crosssector collaboration and translating strategy into coordinated, measurable action. The Program Manager plays a critical enabling role for the CTAP Advisory Committee, supporting its governance, operations, and reporting processes to ensure effective oversight, accountability, and progress tracking. The Program Manager also supports the Executive Vice President, Director of Advocacy, and the broader Advocacy team in the execution of advocacy strategies related to CTAP, providing coordination, analysis, and implementation support. The Project Lead supports the CTAP implementation of workstreams associated with each priority area of CTAP and collaborates on the featured initiative workstream. What Youll Be Doing Lead and implement CTAPs strategic and operational priorities Lead and manage CTAP operating plan and associated activities. Support and lead the daytoday implementation of the CTAP, working with multiple internal and external partners to support steady progress against agreed priorities and key performance indicators. Maintain project timelines, track deliverables, and assist with scheduling meetings and events. Coordinate scheduling and logistics for meetings, workshops, and events related to CTAP implementation, including internal planning sessions, external partner engagements, and the CTAP Steering Committee. Prepare meeting agendas and supporting materials for the CTAP Steering Committee, record minutes that capture key discussion points, decisions, and recommendations. Track and follow up on action items to ensure accountability and timely completion. Prepare meeting agendas and supporting materials for CTAP implementation workstreams, record minutes that capture key discussion points, decisions, and recommendations. Track and follow up on action items to ensure accountability and timely completion. Lead alignment between CTAP implementation activities, steering committee guidance, and CCS strategic priorities. Provide regular updates on progress, challenges and results of CTAP to CCS leadership and CTAP steering committee to maintain transparency and accountability and to seek input. Advance collective action through the clinical trials community on behalf of CCS and Canadians. Lead the development of coordinating communications with internal and external stakeholders, including health system partners, researchers, patients and equitydeserving community representatives, funders, industry, and government counterparts. Establish key relationships and understand the current clinical trials ecosystem. Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships across the clinical trials landscape that maximize the impact and reach of CTAP. Lead the development, drafting, and refinement of briefing materials, presentations, backgrounders, and written updates related to CTAP and advocacy priorities. Coordinate information flow between internal CCS teams, CTAP Steering Committee, and external partners to ensure consistent and timely messaging. Establish a framework and track stakeholder engagement activities, requests, and followup actions to support continuity and accountability. Play an externally facing role through enabling stakeholder engagement and advocacy efforts through coordination, analysis, and preparation. All formal public presentations to government and external stakeholders remain the responsibility of the Director of Advocacy. Build and maintain externally facing relationships. Monitor and track changes to the stakeholder environment. Monitoring and reporting progress on CTAP. Collect, organize, and maintain qualitative and quantitative data to monitor progress against CTAP priorities, milestones, and deliverables. Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of performance indicators and reporting frameworks related to CTAP implementation and advocacy activities. Coordinate preparation of regular progress reports, dashboards, and summaries for internal leadership, the CTAP Steering Committee, and other stakeholders, as required. Administrative and logistical support of CTAP. Provide administrative and logistical support for CTAP working groups/streams, consultations, and collaborative initiatives, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and followup. Develop an accessible way to share resources and information for CTAP partners to support more effective collaboration. Support coordination of virtual, hybrid, and inperson meetings by managing calendars, meeting links, materials, and postmeeting documentation. Maintain clinical trial advocacy content on clinical trials and update when required. Provide conference attendance support to ensure CCS is public facing on clinical trials to meet goal of driving collective action. Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Postsecondary education in health sciences, public policy, project management, or a related field Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder partnerships Experience operating within approved governance frameworks Solid project management skills to plan, track, and support program outcomes Able to manage differing views constructively and demonstrate maturity in navigating challenges Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required General interest and experience in health systems, clinical research, and health policy. Understanding of the clinical trials ecosystem, including clinical trials operations. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Bilingualism (French/English) is highly preferred, with French being an asset due to the organizations nationwide operations and the need for effective communication across various regions. Others may apply What You Can Expect From Us CCS provides impactful opportunities to transform the lives of Canadians affected by cancer. We are devoted to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse experiences and skills, encouraging all qualified candidates to join us. Our inspiring culture is rooted in our core values and commitment to meaningful change: COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, including paid parental leave, family sick time, and health insuranceand a fulfilling work environment where your efforts make a meaningful impact daily. We celebrate individuality and the strength of diversity. At CCS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that empowers everyone. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from equitydeserving groups such as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others who contribute to the richness of our organization. Together, we unite Canadians to shape the future of cancer care. #J-18808-Ljbffr