Clinical Research Coordinator

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital– one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

Job Description:
The Oncology Clinical Trials program is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate will have prior experience as a study monitor, multicentre study coordinator, or site-level research coordinator who understands clinical trial oversight, regulatory compliance, and data integrity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in site management, protocol adherence, and communication with investigators and research teams to ensure high-quality study execution. The position will play an active role in our busy, dynamic, diversified research group in the set-up, coordination and day-to-day management of regulated research trials and support other team members.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

1. Patient recruitment and follow-up, data collection, and data entry.
2. Maintaining current up-to-date regulatory binder/files.
3. Facilitating physician oversight over study participants following GCP requirements.
4. Prioritize and manage time effectively to coordinate competing tasks, activities, and the oversight of study staff to meet tight or changing deadlines.
5. The successful candidate will be expected to work full-time on site at the General Campus.

Basic Requirements (Education/Experience):

1. Postsecondary degree or diploma.
2. Three (3) years’ experience coordinating clinical trials.
3. A comprehensive understanding of the clinical research process from study start-up to completion.
4. Experience coordinating multiple trials at once.
5. Superior organizational, analytical and time management skills.
6. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
7. Strong communication skills.
8. Strong computer skills: MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint and EPIC.
9. Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic environment.
10. Flexibility to accommodate periodically demanding deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous oncology research experience.
2. Certified Clinical Research Professional is an asset (ACRP OR SOCRA).
3. Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

Comments to Applicant:
Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed.

Contact Info:
Name: Nancy Drummond-Ivars
Title: Senior Clinical Research Program Manager
Program: Oncology Clinical Trials Program
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Road, Box 944
Email: ndrummond@toh.ca