Department of SurgeryIn this role, I am responsible for the operational oversight and daily management of all ongoing and developing research initiatives. Specific responsibilities include: applying specialized knowledge and scientific principles to independently oversee and manage all aspects (study design, initiation, implementation, coordination, analysis, dissemination, closeout) of the unit’s research initiatives; ensuring that all project management activities are conducted in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and all other relevant guidelines and regulations; developing research protocols, study documents and study management plans and procedures; overseeing the development of data collection forms, electronic data capture (EDC) systems and EDC edit check specifications; overseeing the management of study data; developing and implementing study budgets; writing scientific manuscripts and abstracts; presenting at meetings, seminars and conferences; conducting literature reviews; and ensuring that projects have the necessary personnel and resources to meet predetermined timelines and milestones while maintaining quality of work.I am also responsible for the research unit’s administration. Specific responsibilities include: managing the research unit’s finances; overseeing the activities of all research personnel and learners involved in research projects within the unit; acting as the primary contact for all collaborators; assisting the Unit Director in establishing partnerships with external researchers, vendors, not-for-profit agencies and other groups as needed; identifying funding opportunities, and writing and managing the submission of funding proposals.

Department of Surgery | Department of Clinical Epidemiology and BiostatisticsIn this role, I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of clinical research projects in musculoskeletal oncology with specific responsibilities including: ensuring that all studies were conducted in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures, and all relevant guidelines and regulations; preparing study documents including data collection forms, training materials, study presentations and study manuals; assisting in the preparation of study protocols and study management plans and procedures; developing electronic data capture (EDC) specifications and validating EDC systems against their respective study protocols; managing study databases to track participants, adverse event reporting, site payments, data discrepancies and query resolutions; prepare, organize and maintain Study Master Files; developing and presenting training sessions to study personnel; organizing and participating in annual committee (Data and Safety Monitoring Board, Central Adjudication and Steering Committee), team and investigator meetings; scheduling and participating in monitoring activities; assisting with budgetary activities; supervising learners involved in research projects within the unit; contributing to literature reviews; contributing to research-related writing projects, including funding proposals, ethics applications, study reports, abstracts and manuscripts; and recruiting and following participants at the local investigational site.

Observational Epidemiology and Qualitative Research Unit- Collaborated with principal investigators and research personnel to plan and implement clinical studies;- Prepared and contributed to study proposals and presentations; - Coordinated multiple clinical research projects simultaneously according to respective protocols and SOPs;- Drafted and finalized study documents (ICFs, CRFs, operational guidelines, data management manuals, and training materials);- Finalized eCRF content, develop eCRF edit check specifications, and validate eCRF content against the study-specific protocol;- Prepared, organized, and maintained SMFs; - Conducted audits at study sites; - Created and managed databases to track participant status’, adverse events, site reimbursements, and study-related finances;- Reviewed data listings for primary/critical endpoints on an ongoing basis to monitor for any quality or trending issues; and- Drafted reports that outline any detected issues and recommend an action plan.

Division of Infectious Diseases- Developed an electronic registry database to facilitate the standardized retrospective collection of respiratory infections, antibiotic use and hospitalization information on Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients undergoing care at HSC and SMH; - Contributed toward the development of inclusion and exclusion criteria of the guidelines for the studies; - Collected and processed clinical data through the screening of chart reviews; - Ensured accuracy and completeness of the data through an attention to detail and frequent data cleans; and- Liaised with biostatistician to address discrepancies in data coding, modifications to database design and analysis. By developing and maintaining this centralized database, clinicians will be able to identify new risks, develop strategies, inform decision makers, ensure patient safety, and identify health service areas that require optimization and improvement.