Research And Education Coordinator

Date Posted: 10/02/2024Req ID: 38439Faculty/Division: Faculty of PharmacyDepartment: Faculty of PharmacyCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00053356About us:The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto is Canada's top faculty of pharmacy and ranked among the top in the world. We bring together Canada's leading scientists, researchers, and educators in the heart of Toronto's innovation and health research ecosystem. We advance professional pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science through world-leading education and research and are recognized worldwide for our outstanding scholarship, ingenuity, creativity, and impact.Our faculty, students, staff, and alumni come together to create a vibrant, collaborative environment rich with possibilities. We are at the forefront of redefining pharmacy's impact in health care and developing the capacity of pharmaceutical science to pinpoint better therapeutic targets, create new ways of building medications, and ensure medication use is safe and effective. We are committed to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering an environment where each member of our community can achieve their full potential.Learn more: www.pharmacy.utoronto.caThe Discovery Pharmacy is an accredited pharmacy which provides everyday health care as an enterprise dedicated to research, education, and innovation. Embedded within the University of Toronto's interdisciplinary health care education and research eco-system, the Discovery Pharmacy provides health care programs delivered by members of more than one health discipline. It also provides a training venue to educate students in health and other disciplines, conduct medication and health care services research and to support the physical, mental health and overall wellness of U of T's faculty, staff, students and wider community.Your opportunity:Reporting to the Executive Director, Discovery Pharmacy, you will provide support to the pharmacy team of staff-appointed and casual staff involved with the coordination and delivery of experiential education, research and pharmacy clinical services. As an integral part of the Discovery Pharmacy (DRx) team, the successful incumbent will act as a trusted liaison between our senior leadership team, Faculty of Pharmacy Program Leads, and internal and external partners to support the advancement of the DRx educational and research mission. You will be responsible for coordinating activities associated with conducting cutting-edge health research, including the testing of innovations in health care, pharmacy practice research, medication safety and effectiveness. You will assist in the scale up and translation of research into practice, education, and policy, by implementing a variety of standard operating procedures, processes and systems. The successful incumbent will ensure that the day-to-day research operations of the Discovery Pharmacy are carried out in a manner that is efficient, effective and aligned with the policies, objectives and goals of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, and the mission, vision and priorities of the University of Toronto.Your responsibilities will include:Promoting research initiatives to increase program visibility and reputationResearching, analyzing and recommending grant opportunitiesWriting grant applicationsLiaising with agencies, collaborators, industry sponsors, faculty and other stakeholders regarding funding applicationsKeeping well-informed on funding opportunities and resources, application policies/procedures and key deadlinesPreparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collectedCoordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up itemsGathering information about prospective research initiativesEssential Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experienceMinimum three years of research related experience in a university settingPrevious experience working within a community or corporate pharmacy settingDemonstrated experience coordinating Research Ethics Board submissions, and understanding factors related to data collection and confidentialityKnowledgeable about pharmaceutical drug safety and effectivenessExcellent working knowledge with pharmacy systems and platforms (technology, information systems, research data collection platforms)Excellent organizational, time management, administrative, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communications skills (written and verbal), with ability to work independently but also effectively as part of a multi-professional project teamAbility to exercise initiative, tact, discretion, and to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple processesExercises strong judgment, attention to detail and a high degree of accuracyAssets (Nonessential):Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences would be considered an assetProficiency in Kroll Pharmacy Management System would be considered an assetExperience with RedCapExperience with PharmaconnectTo be successful in this role you will be:Multi-taskerOrganizedResponsibleTeam playerClosing Date: 10/11/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Budget - Term. This is a one (1) year term position, ending October 2025.Schedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 11 -- $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Research Administration & TeachingLived Experience Statement: Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. 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