ALS Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Neurosciences

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Calgary is seeking an ALS Clinical Research Coordinator for a full-time fixed-term role of about six months, with potential extension based on grant funding. The position entails a 35-hour week, with occasional weekend work and travel for meetings.

Responsibilities include patient management in ALS trials, budget tracking, invoicing, and collaboration with the Calgary Neuromuscular team. Strong clinical research experience and MSc or related degree are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum MSc in science or related field; health professional degree considered an asset.
• Active SOCRA membership is preferred.
• 3+ years of clinical research experience, especially in neuroscience or neuromuscular studies.
• Strong organizational, communication and budget-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ALS clinical research trials and patient management within protocol requirements.
• Manage study documentation, budgets, invoicing, and sub-site payments.
• Collaborate with investigators, staff and external partners to ensure study progress.
• Prepare plain-language trial summaries and assist ethics submissions.
• Support travel, scheduling, and reporting for Alberta ALS networks and partners.

Skills

Clinical research

Independent work

Leadership

Communication

Education

MSc in science or related field

Tools

OnCore

EDC (Electronic Data Capture)

MS Excel

Invoicing software

Job description

Description

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a ALS Clinical Research Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Termposition is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Clinical Research Coordinator works within the framework of the University of Calgary & Cumming School of Medicine Policies and Procedures, as well as within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences Clinical Research Operating Standards. The position is required to work a 35 hour work week from Monday through Friday. Work days may vary in length and flexibility is required. There may also be weekend hours with national and international travel for meetings and conferences on occasion.

Reporting to the Director.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

PATIENT MANAGEMENT

• Delivery of competent, comprehensive, and coordinated care of patients in ALS clinical research/trials
• Incorporation of care standards (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to promote quality of care to patients participating in the clinical research, and their families
• Education of patients and their families on all aspects of the clinical research and associated disease process so as to achieve fully informed participants throughout duration of clinical research
• Support participant-facing navigation, study coordination, site research capacity, and collaboration across the provincial ALS research network
• Expected the enhance awareness of available research opportunities, facilitate participation in both local and external studies where appropriate, ad support growth in investigator-initiated and industry sponsored ALS research
• Protection of subjects and subjects rights according to the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Declaration of Helsinki guidelines, the Tri-Council Policy Statement and through Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (CHREB) requirements
• Education of the patients and their families on the investigational compound, inclusive of administration, dosing regimen, potential side effects, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and compliance
• Delivery of all protocol-related assessments and evaluations to achieve all research-related outcomes in a safe, effective and timely manner
• Promotion of compliance through continuous education, support, and monitoring of research patients
• Utilization of advanced knowledge and skill in history and physical assessment, as appropriate
• Supports patient assessment, treatment, and discharge activities in accordance with research protocols, with clinical judgment and medical suitability determinations made by the responsible physician. Examples include coordinating patient care requirements, monitoring protocol adherence, and anticipating patient needs during the research process

ADMINTRATIVE/ACCOUNTING

• Keep track of sub-site invoices, submit expense reports, and issue payments to study sites for Investigator Initiated studies
• Create and issue invoices, process receipt reimbursement, track payments and issue travel payments for Industry and Investigator Initiated Studies
• Develops and maintains a superior understanding of the University with regard to organizational structures, policies, processes, and systems
• Responsible for processing patient expense reports (mileage, taxi, airfare)
• Process AHS and UofC invoices (such as HMRC, Pharmacy, cardiology, Alberta Provincial Labs, CHREB)
• Set up Industry Sponsors for invoicing with Research Accounting
• Working within the OnCore system
• Receive Invoices, track and reconcile patient visits in EDC (Electronic Data Capture system) and process expense reports from sub-sites with Investigator Initiated studies
• Manage payments for all projects
• Keep track of research expense invoices and issue payments to study sub-sites, as well as perform maintenance tasks related to operating grants as required by research accounting
• Process purchasing, travel & expense reports for all ALS research within the Calgary Neuromuscular Clinical Trials Group staff
• Maintain financial reconciliation for each project in a timely manner

CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT

• Collaboration and consultation with the Principal Investigator and Director Calgary Neuromuscular Clinical Trials Group in the development, planning and implementation of Investigator-initiated and Sponsor-initiated ALS clinical research protocols
• Assessment of appropriate human resource capacity, facility, equipment, space, service provider, and timeline requirements to implement clinical trial protocols and organization of same
• Training and guidance of staff and students in the organization and delivery of applicable aspects of clinical research/trial protocols
• Develop plain language summaries of available clinical trials
• See patients during ALS Clinic at SHC and inform of ALS research opportunities
• Collaborate with UAlberta counterpoint to plan and execute regular ALS research information webinar
• Help identify opportunities to improve research workflows, participant engagement, and study access
• Will provide and submit and annual report to Alberta ALS Research Network and The ALS Society of Alberta, within 2 months for each annual end date and summarize activities, outputs, impact, and challenges during each reporting period
• Assessment of appropriate budget parameters and budget negotiation for clinical research/trial protocols
• Ongoing clinical research/trial account management as delegated
• Preparation and submission of all appropriate documentation for protocol approval to the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board, inclusive of informed consent forms, advertisements (e.g. ensure advertisement meets CHREB regulations), protocols, protocol summaries and amendments, Investigator brochures and completed protocol submission of new protocol forms, patient education tools, questionnaires, emergency identification cards, Health Canada No Objection Letters and applicable Investigator curriculum vitaes

• Maintenance of ongoing communication with the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board regarding aspects inclusive of annual renewal, serious adverse events, safety reports, protocol amendments, informed consent modifications and/or amendments, personnel changes, and study closure and publications;
  Coordination of legal contacts for clinical research

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum MSc level education in an applicable field (e.g. Science, or other related degree considered). Graduate of a Health Professional program or an equivalent Masters level education will be considered
• Certification or evidence of attendance in professional development opportunities in the area of clinical neurosciences and neuromuscular diseases considered an asset
• Active membership in Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) preferred
• Previous experience in the area of clinical neurosciences, and neuromuscular diseases preferred
• Strong experience in clinical research methodologies required
• Minimum 3 years clinical research experience in industry drug studies is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and within a team environment
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills required
• Effective ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated technical dexterity, knowledge and skill working with computer technology required
• Excellent attention to details a must
• Highly-developed organizational skills and ability to anticipate needs, plan, organize, coordinate and perform work with little or no direction
• Responsible for administration of clinical studies (creating invoices and reconciling expenses)
• A vehicle will be required as there will be a need to travel between the Foothills Medical Centre Campus and South Health Campus
• A cell phone for communication with the study team is required
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, courtesy and respect in all interactions with internal and external clients
• Excellent writing skills
  

Application Deadline: November 18, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 2.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

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