CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR (II)

Job Summary :

Responsible for applying specialized knowledge to initiate, implement, manage, and coordinate moderate to large clinical research projects.

Purpose and Key Functions :

• Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
• Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
• Perform quantitative analyses of research data.
• Interview study patients to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Facilitate focus group sessions with project patients.
• Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.
• Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that projects progress in accordance with predetermined timelines.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
• Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
• Liaise between the clinic centre and remote clinic sites and personnel.
• Ensure that relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and patients.
• Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
• Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.
• Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
• Conduct literature searches.

Supervision :

• Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.
• Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.
• Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 5 years of relevant experience.
20 days ago