Clinical Research Coordinator

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP/TFSA

Job summary

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Montreal is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to administer and coordinate multi-site trials, support recruitment, Regulatory submissions, and data collection in accordance with study protocols.

The role requires a biology/science degree, two years of clinical research experience, and fluency in French and English. Strong organizational skills and patient-facing experience are essential, with some technology use and problem-solving expected.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in biology or sciences required.
• Fluent in French and English required.
• Two years clinical research experience required.
• Experience working with patients is required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are essential.
• Comfortable with technology and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical trial screening across multiple sites to ensure timely enrollment.
• Oversee recruitment efforts and obtain informed consent in collaboration with treating teams.
• Coordinate pre-activation activities, vendor scheduling, calendar building, and regulatory document preparation.
• Collect, transcribe, and verify clinical and cognitive outcomes and laboratory data.
• Submit ethics applications and renewals; ensure REB and sponsor compliance.
• Liaise with physicians, nurses, and sponsors; communicate study updates and protocol changes.
• Track recruitment metrics and document deviations, adverse events, and oversight.
• Assist with study logistics and knowledge transfer across the team.

Skills

Fluent in French and English

2 years clinical research experience

Proven organizational skills

Experience with patients

Tech-savvy

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Biology or Sciences

DEC III / 3 years related experience

Job description

## Clinical Research CoordinatorApply: Montreal Neuro.: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 15, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR0000081453**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).****Position Summary:**Administer, analyze, supervise, manage, or direct the activities related to enhancing and promoting the University’s research, innovation, and collaboration activities, thereby furthering its reputation as a leading research university in Canada. Deliver comprehensive services and strategies related to sponsored research, innovation, partnerships, and ethics review and compliance. Identify research funding opportunities, support the development of funding applications, as well as nominations for prizes and awards, promote development and invention, and create and strengthen internal and external collaborations.**Primary 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.**Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities*** Undergraduate Degree (Biology or Sciences).* Fluent in French and English required.* 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.* 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:**Research Advisor**Position End Date (If applicable):**2027-10-18**Deadline to Apply:**2026-10-14***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].***