Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Toronto, ON

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is advancing its position as a global leader in clinical research through a strategic initiative focused on reducing study activation timelines and improving the experience for sponsors and investigators.

About The Role
You will be part of a team of four professionals supporting clinical research, reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel (Research).

Your primary focus will be fast-track clinical trials—agreements that rely on pre-approved templates or existing master agreements and meet defined criteria for streamlined execution. You will also support broader clinical trial work as capacity allows.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and process rapid-track clinical trial agreements using standard templates and master agreements

Coordinate efficient agreement execution with internal stakeholders and external partners

Ensure agreements meet Sunnybrook fast-track criteria and quality standards

Support Sunnybrook’s strategic initiative through template use, workflow improvements, and cycle time reduction, including liaising with Sunnybrook’s Centre for Clinical Trial Support





Engage with industry sponsors and CROs to encourage use of master agreements

Assist with non-quick-track clinical trial agreements as workload permits

Maintain accurate records and track agreement status and metrics

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in law, business, health administration or equivalent

2–5 years of relevant experience in clinical research contracting or legal document management

Familiarity with clinical trial agreements or legal contracting processes is an asset

What You Bring

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage a high volume of agreements efficiently

Process-oriented mindset focused on speed and consistency

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Comfort working in a structured, template-driven environment

Why Join Sunnybrook

Contribute directly to accelerating access to innovative clinical trials

Be part of a high-impact institutional initiative

Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team

Develop specialized expertise in clinical trial contracting

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📌 Contract Specialist (Clinical Trials) - Legal Services - Regular Full-Time 2026-18114 (2026-18114)
🏢 Sunnybrook
📍 Ontario