Study coordinator Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Overview

Department VGH Research Group Support Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Job Category M&P - AAPS

Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Nursing, Level A

Job Title Clinical Research Coordinator

Department VGH Research Group Support Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range $6,251.00 - $8,986.00 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date February 14, 2026

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date January 31, 2027

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Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports clinical research activities for the UBC Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation, coordinating and delivering high-quality cardiac research studies in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and clinical standards. The role involves patient recruitment and consent, study coordination, and data collection, while working closely with investigators, multidisciplinary clinical teams, and academic and industry research partners. The Cardiac Research Nurse ensures participant safety, protocol adherence, and accurate documentation, and contributes to the advancement of evidence-based cardiovascular care.

Organizational Status

This position works within UBC Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation under the supervision of Director of Research, Principal Investigators within the Division of Cardiology and Research Manager. Collaborates with researchers, coordinators, and hospital staff to ensure that study-related tasks are completed.

Work Performed

• Develops and supervises implementation of clinical trials.
• Develops and promotes activities relating to research and multi-centre clinical trials locally and internationally.
• Designs and develops data collection methodologies, instruments and databases.
• Oversees and coordinates data and specimen transfer.
• Conducts preliminary data analysis on study data bases.
• Generates progress and interim reports for presentation.
• Prepares and follows up on initiatives or issues relating to research and clinical trials.
• A key liaison with research manager, Principal Investigator (PI) and sponsors.
• Provides leadership in all areas of research and clinical trials in the hospital and community.
• Participates in developing and evaluating strategies to meet the clinical trial goals and objectives.
• Reviews and implements research protocol.
• Preparation of study documents including ethical submissions, regulatory documents and hospital research approvals.
• Assists in clinical trial budgets.
• Participates in identifying and applying for additional funding.
• Facilitates participation of medical students and physicians in training.
• Teaches and provides leadership to staff in associated areas within the hospital regarding the study purpose, goals, objectives and requirements.
• Independently evaluates eligible patients for study entry.
• Obtains and documents patient informed consent as per GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
• Manages study supplies, devices and drugs, is accountable to the Investigator, sponsor, federal regulatory bodies as per Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Provides patient education as per study protocol.
• Identifies, problem-solves, monitors and assesses subjects for adverse events and adherence to protocol under direction of the Investigator.
• Informs investigator, sponsor and UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board of any Serious Adverse Events to patients during the trial.
• Obtains appropriate related study data including blood samples & ECGs, hemodynamic measurements, and angiographic records.
• Case management of ongoing follow-up assessment including history, physical exam, venipuncture, ECG, Doppler ultrasound and other diagnostic tests and counseling of outpatients.
• Completes and corrects study records and case report forms independently or in consultation with the sponsor and / or their representative.
• Oversees completion and confidentiality of the study including audits by sponsor and / or regulatory authority.
• Responsible for the overall conduct of the studies and as per Good Clinical Practice.
• Ensures subject safety, regulatory compliance and enrollment expectations are met.
• Meets deadlines for academic and industry sponsors.
• Functions as a resource with hospital staff, patients and colleagues.
• Supervises nurses and technologists who are involved with the study conduct or patients.
• Supervises patient progress and follow-up within study protocols and communicates to Investigator.
• Attends sponsor Investigator meetings and study education sessions.
• Attends education sessions related to clinical and regulatory updates, and professional development.
• Attends off hours on-call duty and availability to come to the hospital.

Consequence of Error / Judgement

The Coordinator is responsible for :

In addition, the Manager and Director rely on the Coordinator to alert them to clinical problems and unexpected events concerning study patients and trial conduct.

Supervision Received

The Clinical Research Coordinator reports to the Research Manager, Principal Investigator, attending Cardiologists, and the Director. Since the conduct of a trial may involve working independently, the coordinator is responsible to apprise the Manager and Director of any important communication or events.

Supervision Given

The Coordinator acts as a resource with hospital staff, patients and colleagues; directs research assistant and clerical staff; and follows patient progress and discharge. Delegated tasks include, organizing study documents.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse with BCCNP plus a minimum of one year of nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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