Senior Investigator
| Company/Institution: |
Queen's University |
| Department: |
Canadian Cancer Trials Group |
| Location: |
Kingston, ON, CAN |
| Degree Requirements: |
MD, PhD |
Salary: |
$200,000 - $249,999 |
| Job Type: |
Faculty, Research |
Posted: |
November 12, 2025 |
| Job Setting: |
Non-Profit Research Institute |
Application Period: |
November 12, 2025-February 27, 2026 |
Position Description:
The Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) at Queen's University is seeking an outstanding and visionary cancer trialist for the position of Senior Investigator (SI) with a focus on Hematology. Expertise in cancer clinical trial methods and conduct is required. Interest/expertise in investigational new drugs, symptom science/supportive care, patient reported outcomes, application of real world evidence and clinical trials is desirable but not required. As one of our Senior Investigators you will be co-principal investigator of individual trials, and leader within the CCTG program and the CCTG scientific committees. Senior Investigators also have Faculty appointments at Queen’s University.
The successful candidates will join an internationally recognized group of cancer trial experts. They will participate in scientific and policy decision-making of the CCTG, provide scientific and administrative leadership to the overall scientific strategy of the group, identify new research opportunities, contribute to CCTG / trial activities within an inclusive, diverse, collaborative, and healthy work environment. Senior Investigators are leaders within the scientific committees in their areas of responsibility and mentors/teachers for students and trainees. MD Senior Investigators have the opportunity for limited clinical practice.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, with CCTG Scientific Committee Chairs and Committees the development of research proposals and trials that align with the Committee and CCTG priorities with a focus on Hematology
- Provide medical and scientific oversight of clinical trials including eligibility, safety, analyses, and publication
- Contribute to the development of the strategic goals of CCTG, including cancer trials, education, trial methodology and participant engagement.
Qualifications:
- MD (or equivalent) or PhD
- MD (or equivalent) candidates should have specialty qualifications in an oncology related discipline such as medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, or hematology
- MD (or equivalent) candidates must be eligible for licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Preference will be given to those who either hold or are eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- Graduate or fellowship training in a relevant field, such as, clinical epidemiology, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant field.
- Meet the criteria for appointment to an appropriate Department at Queen’s University.
About the Employer
The CCTG is a cooperative oncology group that designs and administers clinical trials in cancer therapy, supportive care, and prevention across Canada and internationally. We support a collaborative network of researchers, physicians, scientists, and statisticians internationally recognized for finding the treatments that give people with cancer longer, better quality lives.
How to Apply
The CCTG at Queen's University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQA+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.
Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents:
- A cover letter, summarizing expertise, qualifications, and accomplishments relevant to the position. The cover letter should also indicate whether or not you will require a work permit and/or require support with an extension of your work permit in the future;
- Curriculum Vitae; and,
- Names and contact information of three referees.
Complete applications are to be directed to:
Dr. Janet E Dancey, Chair, Canadian Cancer Trials Group
Jdancey@ctg.queensu.ca
Queen's will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact CCTG Human Resources humanresources@ctg.queensu.ca
Contact Information
Dr. Janet Dancey
Canadian Cancer Trials Group, Queen's University
10 Stuart Street
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 CAN
https://www.ctg.queensu.ca/
jdancey@ctg.queensu.ca
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