Clinical Research Coordinator

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator at UBC will oversee clinical research into neurodegenerative disorders and manage clinical trials at the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre. Responsibilities include project management, regulatory compliance, and participant engagement, expected to uphold high standards of ethics and inclusion within research practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of multiple clinical trial research studies, including protocol design and participant recruitment.
• Develop project proposals and monitor progress to meet timelines.
• Composes and edits research documents.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level B Job Title Clinical Research Coordinator Department Stoessl Laboratory Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre Division of Neurology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $6,747.50 - $9,701.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date June 30, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Jun 30, 2026

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) acts for the Principal Investigator(s) to manage clinical research into neurodegenerative disorders within the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre (PPRC) at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH). The coordinator may work closely with grant and industry sponsors, regulatory agents, and serve as a primary liaison to collaborations with clinical investigators in other centres; both international and local. Additionally,the CRC will act as the Parkinson's Foundation site coordinator for the UBC Movement Disorders Clinic/PPRC and will be responsible for overseeing all activities associated with the site’s Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence designation.The coordinator is expected to work independently, and collaboratively, to support both the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre and the UBC Movement Disorders Clinic.

Organizational Status
The CRC will report to the Principal Investigator(s).

Work Performed

• Manages all aspects of multiple clinical trial research studies, including protocol design, overall project planning, ethics and regulatory submissions, implementation of study procedures, participant recruitment, analysis, and preparation and maintenance of study documents.

• Develops and implements project proposals and timelines, monitors project progress to ensure that timelines are met and project deliverables are achieved.

• Manages all activities within the UBC Movement Disorders Clinic related to the clinic’s Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence designation.

• Explores funding opportunities, and writes funding applications, to enhance programming and community support.

• Manages outreach events and facilitates community engagement initiatives.

• Sets up and manages the Clinical and Research Lived Experience advisory board (board including individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, care partners and healthy control research participants).

• Manages the PPRC/UBC Movement Disorder Clinic newsletter and website, including content creation and updates.

• Prepares, monitors and participates in the budget forecasts.

• Attends virtual Coordinator meetings/events.

• Hosts an on-site redesignation visit every five years (or as requested by the Parkinson’s Foundation) to maintain the Center of Excellence designation.

• Composes and edits research documents (protocols, conference abstracts and posters, and journal manuscripts).

• Develops and manages research protocols, ensuring participant safety, regulatory compliance, data quality, and adherence to Good Clinical Practices.

Oversees participant education, adverse event reporting, and optimization of systems for data collection, analysis, and sharing.

• Manages study drug distribution according to sponsor protocol and maintains study drug accountability and storage.

•Manage lab procurements and inventory.

• Acts as a key liaison with Principal Investigators, collaborators, sponsors and research participants.Lead project meetings, communications and project updates with collaborators and grant agencies.

• Meets with pharmaceutical company/sponsor representatives, consultants and Contract Research Organizations for trial site initiation, maintenance and monitoring of research participant visits/study activities.

• Onboards, trains and supervises trainees, research assistants, and/or student volunteers as required.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

The position requires a high degree of discretion, judgment and initiative. The candidate must exercise sound judgement in all facets of research activity, make professional decisions and must conduct all activities in an ethical manner. Consistent poor judgment decisions or errors can result in incorrect data interpretation, compromise research participant safety, and potential loss of funding.

Supervision Received
The CRC will receive general direction from the qualified investigator(s). The CRC will be expected to exercise a considerable amount of independence and initiative in fulfilling a work plan.

Supervision Given

The CRC is responsible for ensuring protocol adherence and quality when working with students, technologists, volunteers, and ancillary contractors/lab personnel who are involved with the study conduct of participants; acts as a resource with hospital staff, and colleagues; directs research

assistants and clerical staff; and manages participant progress and follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

-Professional clinical research coordination designation.

-Knowledge of UBC policies and procedures, including familiarity with grant funding and research ethics board requirements.

-Effective organizational skills and the ability to manage projects from start to completion within strict deadlines.

-Self-directed with the ability to set priorities and exercise initiative.

-Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication.

-Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment.

-Advanced proficiency in Word and Excel spreadsheets and similar applications. Knowledge of statistical methods and database applications is an asset.