Clinical Research Coordinator

Health Sciences North Research Institute•Sudbury, ON

1d•CA$31 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal Investigators (PIs), the Research Coordinator will oversee and manage activities related to clinical research studies across multiple portfolios, including anesthesiology, intensive care (ICU), orthopedic surgery, and other clinical portfolios as assigned. This position involves coordinating clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies from start-up through close-out, ensuring that all research activities comply with study protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including anesthesiologists, intensivists, surgeons, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and research staff.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in a relevant field (e.g., health sciences, nursing, life sciences, clinical research, or a related discipline) required.
Experience in clinical research is required.
Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2: CORE) certification and ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training are required (or willing to complete on hire).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting clinical studies is considered an asset.
Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP/CCRP) designation is preferred.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, REDCap, and research databases; familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, electronic medical records (EMRs), and clinical trial management system (CTMS) is an asset.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and a diverse multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of health and safety policies, Tri-Council policies, research ethics, GCP guidelines, and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Understand the objectives and protocols of ongoing studies across assigned clinical portfolios.
Coordinate day-to-day study operations from start-up through close-out, ensuring adherence to timelines, study protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate communication and workflow between the PIs, research staff, clinical teams (including Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Diagnostic Imaging), and external collaborators.
Oversee data collection, entry, verification, management, and reporting for all assigned studies, including chart reviews and data abstraction from electronic medical records.
Develop and maintain study-specific databases and tracking systems (e.g., REDCap and other EDC platforms), ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Create and implement quality control measures to monitor and verify data consistency, and investigate and resolve monitor or sponsor queries.
Screen, recruit, and consent eligible participants in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
Coordinate with various hospital services and clinical units to identify and enroll participants.
Ensure proper documentation and tracking of participant interactions, study visits, and follow-up activities.
Work closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams, including anesthesiologists, intensivists, surgical and medical staff, and allied health professionals, to integrate research activities into clinical workflows.
Train and support Research Assistants and other study personnel on study-specific tasks, data collection procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Prepare progress reports, study updates, and metrics for PIs, sponsors, and institutional stakeholders.
Document and report adverse events and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to sponsors and the Research Ethics Board (REB) as required.
Ensure compliance with research ethics, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Canada Division 5 regulations, Tri-Council policies, and institutional SOPs.
Prepare study documentation for REB submissions, amendments, renewals, and regulatory audits.
Maintain up-to-date records of adverse events, protocol deviations, and study-related correspondence.
Monitor the progress of research activities and proactively identify challenges, recommending solutions as needed.
Support start-up activities for new studies, including workflow development, staff orientation, and site readiness.
Represent HSNRI at monitoring visits, quality assurance audits, and regulatory inspections.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the PIs or Research Manager.