Experience

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  The hospital for sick children

  Apr 2006 - Apr 2016

  Clinical research associate ii

  Oversight of more than 25 internationally-spanning studies, trials and projectsProject Management. Managed all aspects of research-based, international pediatric health studies (Phase III/IV treatment trials, observational, longitudinal, biologics and genomics); content development, operations and capacity-appraisal, staff-training, data and statistical management, recruitment and retention of satellite sites and their patientsTechnical Writing. Developed, designed, and implemented protocols, consent forms, standard operating procedures, budget outlines, schedules, patient materials, data forms and databasesHuman Resource Planning. Managed and oversaw complementary projects held by summer students, research volunteers, and research fellowsResource & Litigation Management. Prepared grant applications and abstract/manuscript submissions; initiated, negotiated, and managed contracts & agreements; financial, authorship, and intellectual property provisionsAdvocacy & Community Outreach. Advocated for children, adolescents and their families participating in research, organized and plan related workshops and events, campaign for equitable access to orphan therapiesStakeholder Relations & Capacity Building. Liaised with community, academic, and professional organizations; gauged international knowledge and trends; adjusted and aligned research strategies accordingly Show less

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  The college of family physicians of canada - foundation for advancing family medicine

  Oct 2012 - now

  Manager, academic family medicine administration and accreditation

  Strategic Planning, Finance & Human Resource Management. Partner with the Executive and Senior Advisory teams to define, implement, and uphold strategic planning of the organization, and priority and work-planning for the division; collaborate, oversee, and manage divisional budgets and resources; oversee, advise, collaborate, and develop executive-level reports and backgrounders; oversee workflow, provide advice and mentorship, monitor performance of divisional administrators and liaisons; divisional orientation for all staffCommunication & Partner Engagement. Identify, plan, develop, and implement appropriate communication mechanisms and engagement strategies related to key internal and external relationships and initiatives (College, local, national, international)Portfolio & Project Management. Chair internal division meetings and contribute to internal corporate initiatives; manage, direct and advance mandate of national education Committees including alignment and integration with inter-divisional portfolios; plan, develop, implement and evaluate major projects; develop and maintain orientation system for new and ongoing staff; select and develop appropriate support interventionsQuality Improvement and Change Management. Conceptualize, develop, respond to, and implement guidelines, policies, best practices, and operation procedures, and analysis of processes and outcomes for the division that align with, and enhance current protocols, and the strategic plan of the organization Show less