Student, Admin Support (Research)

Union: Non-Union 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 
Department: Drug Development Program - Phase I
Reports to: Clinical Research Manager
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Monday - Friday 
Status: Temporary Part-Time, Until December 31, 2026
Closing Date: December 23, 2025

Job Summary:
The Drug Development Program at Princess Margaret Hospital is the largest drug development program in Canada and the only centre outside of the United States to have a contract with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Early Phase Therapeutic studies. The Drug Development Program includes a Phase I program, focusing on studies of innovative drugs and immunotherapy, with a strong emphasis on pharmacokinetics and correlative studies. It involves a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach and is strategically designed to ensure the rapid completion of high-quality studies.

Job Duties:

• Scanning source documents
• Archiving clinical trial materials
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team across the Drug Development Program - Phase I 
• Executing study-related administration tasks, such as collection, scanning, organizing, and creation of regulatory documents
• Tracking clinical trial materials
• Performing cross-functional responsibilities, as assigned

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree program, or recognized equivalent majoring in Health or Science Related Discipline, as a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student
• Proficiency with MS Office software 
• Understanding of some medical terminology
• Knowledge of clinical research and of human research regulations and guidelines including ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, Declaration of Helsinki, Health Canada TPD and UHN policies
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, tact and diplomacy to work with diverse teams, all levels of leadership, and internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize workload, perform multiple concurrent tasks, and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Previous research experience is considered an asset

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.