Clinical Research Coordinator

McGill University•Montreal, QC

4d•CA$33 - CA$41•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Unit Manager, the incumbent will perform various duties related to clinical trial screening, recruitment, and coordination. This role involves administering screening activities across multiple sites, overseeing recruitment efforts, supporting study pre-activation and ongoing activities, collecting and entering data, managing ethics applications, liaising with various stakeholders, tracking recruitment metrics, facilitating knowledge transfer, assisting with supply coordination, and performing study-specific assessments and training. The position is based at McGill University, an internationally recognized institution known for its excellence in higher education and research, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and sustainability.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree (Biology or Sciences).
Fluent in French and English required.
One to two years clinical research experience required.
Previous experience with patients required.
Proven organizational skills.
Must be able to manage multiple activities and projects simultaneously.
Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, take initiative, and prioritize work.
Team player.
At ease with technology and troubleshooting tech-related problems.
Flexibility to work in different disease areas required, as operationally needed.
Authorized to work in Canada.
Willing to work in the province of Quebec.
Knowledge of English: Level 4 on a scale of 0-4.
DEC III 3 Years Related Experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with elderly, mobility-reduced, and other vulnerable patient populations an asset.

Responsibilities

Administer clinical trial screening activities across multiple sites (e.g. ophthalmology clinic, radiology clinic, assessments at the Glen site, etc.) to ensure timely patient enrollment and alignment with project goals.
Oversee recruitment efforts by serving as first point of contact for recruitment activities, including identifying eligible participants, performing chart reviews, and completing the informed consent process in collaboration with treating teams.
Support study pre-activation activities and all ongoing activities by coordinating logistics such as vendor scheduling, calendar building, monitor visits, and preparation of regulatory and study binders.
Collect and transcribe clinical and cognitive outcome assessments, patient-reported outcomes, and laboratory data; enter and verify data in sponsor platforms in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Submit and maintain ethics applications, amendments, and renewals in our research platform, ensuring compliance with REB, institutional, and sponsor requirements.
Liaise with physicians, nurses, laboratory staff, vendors, and sponsors to communicate study-related updates, patient eligibility, and protocol changes in a timely manner.
Participate in internal and external meetings and act as liaison between the sponsor, research team, and participants.
Track and report recruitment metrics and ensure documentation of protocol deviations, adverse events, and investigator oversight is complete and up to date.
Facilitate knowledge transfer when work needs to be redistributed across the team.
Assist with supply shipment coordination, and other administrative tasks based on specific needs directly related to the studies.
Perform study specific assessments and the related training, including proper setup, administration, and documentation as required and determined by the study protocol.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits