Clinical Research Coordinator (SRI) - Evaluative Clinical Sciences - Regular Full-Time 2026-19216

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Stroke Research Unit in Toronto, ON is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to support multiple investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies, including Health Canada-regulated trials. This on-site role requires flexibility for after-hours duties and in-person participant recruitment, consent, and follow-up visits.

Key responsibilities include study administration, data collection, regulatory submissions, and coordination with investigators and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health services related discipline; a BSc in nursing or MSc are assets.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical research setting, recruiting participants into multiple studies and conducting assessments.
• Strong experience coordinating phase 2 and 3 clinical drug trials is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study administration and management; adhere to protocols and conduct trials.
• Coordinate with investigators and study team.
• Plan, implement and coordinate data collection and study documentation per ICH/GCP.
• Identify problems and report concerns promptly.
• Schedule visits, obtain consent, collect data and coordinate participant visits per protocol.
• Review literature, liaise with sponsor, participate in audits/monitoring.
• Maintain regulatory documents and submissions to REB and contracts for legal review.
• Maintain up-to-date training including GCP and TCPS2.
• Handle financial duties related to study activities and liaise with research finance as needed.
• Order and maintain study equipment and supplies.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Participant recruitment

Data collection

ICH/GCP

Communication

Phlebotomy

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health services related discipline

BSc in nursing

MSc asset

Tools

MS Office

Study data management platforms

Job description

The Sunnybrook Stroke Research Unit is seeking an experienced, energetic, highly motivated individual to work as a Clinical Research Coordinator. The individual will work as part of the research team, assisting with all aspects of ongoing and upcoming research studies within the Stroke Research Unit.

The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating multiple investigator-initiated as well as industry-sponsored research studies, including clinical trials regulated by Health Canada. This is an on-site, in-person position, requiring some flexibility to attend to off-hours duties if needed (evenings, nights or weekends). In-person recruitment, consenting, enrolment, and follow-up visits for study participants is a requirement of this role.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the list below.

Key Responsibilities and Activities:

• Assist in study administration and study management: ability to adhere to research protocols and to carry out various aspects of conducting of a research study or a clinical trial.
• Collaborate with the Investigator and other members of the study team.
• Plan, implement and coordinate all aspects of data collection and maintenance of study documentation as per hospital policy and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Identify problems using assessment skills and report any concerns in a timely fashion.
• Execute study related administrative tasks, including: scheduling participant visits, conducts recruitment interviews, obtains informed consent, collects and enters data and coordinating patient visits/schedule as per study protocol.
• Review and assess study related literature, liaise with sponsor, prepare and participate in study audits or monitoring activities.
• Maintain and report on all administrative, regulatory and study documents subject to applicable guidelines.
• Initiate, manage, and coordinate submissions to Research Ethics Board and contracts for Legal Review.
• Maintain up-to-date training and certifications including GCP, TCPS2, and any other study-related required training.
• Financial duties relating to research study –related-activities:
• manage orders, invoice payments and reimbursement claims / petty cash requests / purchase requisitions, cost transfers
• liaise with SRI Research Finance and Sunnybrook Foundation as necessary for activities such as new account setup, annual reporting, budget management, donations, etc
• Order and maintain study-related equipment and supplies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients and colleagues, and the ability to multitask and solve problems in an independent manner.

Qualifications/Special Skills include:

• Bachelor’s degree in health services related discipline. A BSc in nursing, or a MSc are assets.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical research setting, recruiting participants into multiple studies and conducting study-required assessments.
• Strong experience as a coordinator for phase 2 and phase 3 clinical drug trials is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional communication with staff, research participants and their caregivers.
• Research skills including chart review, phlebotomy, and neurological assessments are an asset.
• Time management skills: ability to prioritize workload and flexibility to adjust to changing work plans, schedules and deadlines.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Computer proficiency including skills with MS office applications, familiarity with study data entry and management platforms.
• Strong work ethic with an ability to solve problems independently.

We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.