Research and Education Coordinator

Date Posted: 03/22/2023
Req ID: 30402
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Pharmacy
Department: Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00053356

Description:

About us:

With nearly 1,000 undergraduate and over 140 graduate students walking the halls of our iconic building, the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is a recognized global leader in the fields of pharmacy education and research. Together, we are moving science and health through a focus on excellence and innovation.

With over 180 faculty members including researchers, clinician scientists, clinical educators and community, hospital and affiliated experts, we are the top faculty of pharmacy in Canada and ranked among the top globally. We are committed to offering leading-edge pharmacy education programs and driving innovation and discovery in the pharmaceutical sciences. Our scientists are catalysts for the discovery of novel therapeutic targets, new drugs, medical devices, diagnostic tests and new solutions to provide the safest, most effective and affordable therapies for patients and methodologies to foster pharmacy practiceexcellence.

Visit us at www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca to find out more about the incredible work being done.

The 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 employee 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 Facultyof Pharmacy, and the mission, vision and priorities of the University of Toronto.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting research initiatives to increase program visibility and reputation
• Researching, analyzing and recommending grant opportunities
• Writing grant applications
• Liaising with agencies, collaborators, industry sponsors, faculty and other stakeholders regarding funding applications
• Keeping well-informed on funding opportunities and resources, application policies/procedures and key deadlines
• Preparing draft statistical reports and summaries from data collected
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, materials, action and follow-up items
• Gathering information about prospective research initiatives

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of research related experience in a university setting
• Previous experience working within a community or corporate pharmacy setting
• Demonstrated experience coordinating Research Ethics Board submissions, and understanding factors related to data collection and confidentiality
• Knowledgeable about pharmaceutical drug safety and effectiveness
• Excellent working knowledge with pharmacy systems and platforms (technology, information systems, research data collection platforms)
• Excellent organizational, time management, administrative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal), with ability to work independently but also effectively as part of a multi-professional project team
• Ability to exercise initiative, tact, discretion, and to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple processes
• Exercises strong judgment, attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

Assets (Nonessential):

• Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in Kroll Pharmacy Management System would be considered an asset
• Experience with RedCap
• Experience with Pharmaconnect

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Responsible
• Team player

Closing Date: 03/30/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $67,659 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,523. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Blythe Campbell

Lived 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.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The 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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The 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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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