Clinical Research Coordinator

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Pension plan

RRSP & TFSA

Vacation policy

Personal days

Floating holidays

Summer Fridays

Holiday time off

Tuition waiver

Remote work 2 days/week

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee screening, recruitment, and coordination of multi-site clinical trials. You will manage regulatory tasks, data collection, and communications with clinical teams and sponsors.

The role requires a biology/sciences background, 1–2 years of clinical research experience, and fluency in both French and English. This full-time position offers extensive benefits and a dynamic research environment on campus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Biology or Sciences.
• Fluent in French and English required.
• One to two years clinical research experience required.
• Previous experience with patients is required.
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities and projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot, take initiative, and prioritize work.
• Team player with comfort using technology and solving problems.
• Experience with elderly or mobility-impaired populations is an asset.
• Flexibility to work across different disease areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical trial screening across multiple sites to ensure timely enrollment.
• Oversee recruitment as first point of contact, perform chart reviews, and obtain informed consent.
• Coordinate pre-activation activities: scheduling, calendars, monitor visits, regulatory binders.
• Collect and transcribe clinical outcomes, PROs, and lab data; enter into sponsor platforms.
• Submit and maintain ethics applications and amendments per REB and sponsor requirements.
• Liaise with physicians, nurses, labs, vendors, and sponsors on study updates and protocol changes.
• Participate in meetings; act as liaison between sponsor, research team, and participants.
• Track recruitment metrics and document protocol deviations and adverse events.
• Assist with knowledge transfer and study-related administration as needed.
• Perform study-specific assessments and training per protocol.

Skills

French & English fluency

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team player

Tech troubleshooting

Education

Undergraduate Degree (Biology or Sciences)

Job description

## Clinical Research CoordinatorApplylocations: Montreal Neuro.time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 1, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR0000078047**Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.****If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).**Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Unit Manager, the incumbent will perform the following duties:**Primary Responsibilities:**1. 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.2. 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.3. 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.4. 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.5. Submit and maintain ethics applications, amendments, and renewals in our research platform, ensuring compliance with REB, institutional, and sponsor requirements.6. Liaise with physicians, nurses, laboratory staff, vendors, and sponsors to communicate study-related updates, patient eligibility, and protocol changes in a timely manner.7. Participate in internal and external meetings and act as liaison between the sponsor, research team, and participants.8. Track and report recruitment metrics and ensure documentation of protocol deviations, adverse events, and investigator oversight is complete and up to date.9. Facilitate knowledge transfer when work needs to be redistributed across the team. -10. Assist with supply shipment coordination, and other administrative tasks based on specific needs directly related to the studies11. Perform study specific assessments and the related training, including proper setup, administration, and documentation as required and determined by the study protocol.**Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities**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. Experience with elderly, mobility-reduced, and other vulnerable patient populations an asset. Flexibility to work in different disease areas required, as operationally needed.**As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:*** 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***Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.*** ***Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.*** ***For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.*****Minimum Education and Experience:**DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /**Hourly Salary:**(MUNACA Level H) $33.05 - $40.97**Hours per Week:**33.75 (Full time)**Supervisor:**Clinical Research Unit Manager**Position End Date (If applicable):**2027-07-05**Deadline to Apply:**2026-06-30***McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].***