Clinical Research Surveillor, Department of Pediatrics

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric research is seeking a Clinical Research Surveillor to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting essential patient recruitment and data collection for a groundbreaking pharmacogenomics project aimed at enhancing medication safety in children. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of health professionals and contribute to the advancement of research by identifying genetic biomarkers associated with adverse drug reactions. If you possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a passion for improving healthcare outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in children's health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient recruitment and enrollment for medication safety studies.
• Collect clinical data and DNA samples from participants.
• Liaise with health professionals and maintain ethics approvals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science and/or health related field

Tools

Relational Databases

Computer Software

Job description

Clinical Research Surveillor, Department of Pediatrics

Primary Purpose: The Canadian Pharmacogenomics Network for Drug Safety (CPNDS) is a surveillance program to identify, enroll and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medication in children – otherwise known as adverse drug reactions (ADRs) or ‘side effects’. The overarching goal of the program is to conduct pharmacogenomic analyses to identify predictive genetic biomarkers of ADRs to make medication use safer and more effective.

To collect the necessary data, the Network has established personnel at academic health centres across Canada. The clinical research surveillor is responsible for conducting patient recruitment and enrollment, collecting timely and accurate data on cases and controls and meeting the project goals and priorities set forth by Network.

The long-term goal for this project is to generate whole genome sequencing data, linked with clinical data elements to identify predictive genetic biomarkers of ADRs and facilitate future research.

Nature of Work: The clinical research surveillor will build relationships with physicians, nursing and pharmacy staff and other health care clinicians and utilize the resources of institutional health records and laboratory departments. The successful candidate will work closely with the on-site investigator(s) Dr. Kathleen Felton as well as the Primary Principal Investigator Dr. Bruce Carleton and his staff in Vancouver, BC.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

1. Identify patients experiencing ADRs, either referred by health care professionals or by performing active monitoring in conjunction with other clinicians;
2. Obtain informed consent from patients for participation in studies, and collect DNA samples (saliva, buccal swabs or blood);
3. Collect clinical data relevant to the ADR, grade causality of ADR;
4. Conduct chart reviews with complete medication profile, current medical conditions, laboratory data and other relevant information documented;
5. Accurately complete data entry into the CPNDS electronic database in a timely manner;
6. Develop educational materials and presentations for clinical pharmacists, physicians and other health professionals involved in the project;
7. Maintain up-to-date ethics approval through local research ethics board along with records of project progress, number of patients recruited and enrolled;
8. Participate in activities central to the promotion and advertisement of the project throughout the associated facilities;
9. Liaise with personnel across all national CPNDS study sites and participate in regular meetings and training sessions;
10. Prepare required study reports and other duties as required.

Exercising judgment/Decision making:

1. The successful applicant must be able to manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and meet time-sensitive critical deadlines. The applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a cooperative manner. The ability to liaise with other health care professionals and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is essential.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a science and/or health related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Exemplary interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing.
4. Confidence and interpersonal communication skill set necessary to establish new working relationships with various clinicians and teams.
5. Ability to liaise and network with other health professionals within other provincial health jurisdictions.
6. Superior skills in organization, problem solving, critical thinking and attention to detail.
7. Confident to assume independent work and to actively seek support when required.
8. Organize and manage workload with accuracy.
9. Working knowledge of computer software and relational databases.

Department: Pediatrics
Status: Term 3 years, 10 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 4/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/11/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus