Research Coordinator

Job Description

Mackenzie Health is seeking a full-time research coordinator to oversee research activities at Mackenzie Health. The successful incumbent will be responsible for administrative and clinical research tasks. The coordinator will work collaboratively with the Research Medical Director, principal investigators, clinical personnel, external sponsors, and provide support to other staff as required. The contract is initially for 12 months, with the potential for annual renewal and continuous employment.

Ongoing training for all active research protocols and amendments, in addition to the study delegation log for specified responsibilities.

• Recruiting study participants (., identifying and screening potential subjects, obtaining informed consent);
• Coordinating patient visit schedules as per study protocol, including ensuring ongoing informed consent;
• Executing or coordinating all aspects of study visits (., assessment of adverse events, monitoring safety, medication administration, sample collection, processing of samples according to clinical protocol);
• Reporting of adverse events and serious adverse events according to the Research Ethics Board, Sponsor, and Health Canada guidelines;
• Coordinating services for research requirements within Mackenzie Health (., laboratory, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging);
• Training and orientation healthcare staff to research studies;
• Completing Feasibility Questionnaires and Protocols for prospective new trials;
• Attending all site and study meetings as required;
• Actively working to support Accelerating Clinical Trials (ACT) initiatives, milestones, and deliverables, including participation in ACT meetings and discussions, and reviewing ACT protocols with physician champions and PI’s as they become available;
• Working autonomously to provide clinical research care for patients participating in clinical trials; liaising with other research teams or medical teams as needed; contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures;
• Assisting in drafting internal budgets for new and ongoing studies;

Implementation and coordination of all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per Mackenzie Health policy, ICH / GCP guidelines, and any applicable organizational policies.

What must you have?

What else do you bring?

Attention to detail and meticulous documentation practice;

Preferably, your profile also includes :

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.