Research Coordinator (Emirati)

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in Dubai is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Research and Graduate Studies department of a leading academic medical institution. The role blends administrative coordination with clinical research support, managing documentation, schedules, and communications to keep studies running smoothly.

You will work closely with patients, principal investigators, and research teams to ensure full regulatory compliance, assist with IRB submissions and data entry in clinical databases,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative, coordination, or clinical research setting.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with experience managing schedules, records, or reports.
• Familiarity with research ethics, regulatory requirements, or healthcare compliance is an advantage.
• Comfortable working directly with patients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule study visits, meetings, and follow-ups with participants and clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and filing systems related to study activities.
• Enter and manage data in electronic data capture systems and clinical databases.
• Support administrative preparation for IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist in preparing reports, correspondence, and materials for audits and inspections.
• Screen and support recruitment of study participants against inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Support the informed consent process, ensuring participants understand study procedures.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Documentation proficiency

Data entry in EDC systems

Cross-functional communication

Patient-facing teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences, Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree in Public Health, Clinical Research, Healthcare Administration, or related field (plus)

Tools

Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems

Clinical databases

Job description

We're hiring a Research Assistant to join the Research and Graduate Studies department of a leading academic medical institution in Dubai.

This role combines administrative coordination with clinical research support. You'll manage documentation, schedules, and communications that keep studies running smoothly, while working closely with patients, principal investigators, and research teams to ensure full compliance with regulatory standards.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate and schedule study visits, meetings, and follow-ups with participants and clinical staff
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and filing systems related to study activities
• Enter and manage data in electronic data capture systems and clinical databases
• Support administrative preparation for IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory documentation
• Assist in preparing reports, correspondence, and materials for audits and inspections
• Screen and support recruitment of study participants against inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Support the informed consent process, ensuring participants understand study procedures

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative, coordination, or clinical research setting
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with experience managing schedules, records, or reports
• Familiarity with research ethics, regulatory requirements, or healthcare compliance is an advantage
• Comfortable working directly with patients and cross-functional teams

A Master's in Public Health, Clinical Research, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is a plus.

This role suits someone with strong administrative and coordination skills who wants to build a career supporting clinical research within a leading academic institution in Dubai.