Research Project Coordinator II

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Hamilton seeks a Research Project Coordinator II to coordinate clinical studies. The role involves scheduling meetings, managing data, and supporting regulatory applications. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in related fields and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in research. Proficiency in both English and French is an asset. A commitment to patient and staff safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in multi-centre research studies or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines and international research requirements.
• Broad knowledge of research methodology, clinical trials, and drug development processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with the overall coordination of a clinical study.
• Plan study meetings and teleconferences.
• Review and provide input for regulatory applications.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Clinical data management

Computer skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Biology, Health Sciences or Health Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

iDataFax

TrialMaster

Job description

Unit Summary

The Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), a joint institute of Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, with over 300 employees working directly with 60 researchers. PHRI conducts clinical research internationally in 105 countries and is a world leader in large, global health and population and health outcomes research. Our capacity to conduct multiple international studies concurrently, with tens of thousands of participants in each, is a capability very few organizations in the world can match.

Position Summary

The Research Project Coordinator II coordinates and assists with the overall coordination in all aspects of a clinical study at PHRI. Responsibilities include : Plan study meetings and teleconferences including scheduling, tracking of attendee responses, assisting with travel arrangements if required and creation of meeting materials. Provide training and administer site management expectations to staff;. Track ongoing site IP usage and quantities using IP management system and / or supporting spreadsheets, shipments and create IP usage projection reports; Support the design and creation of outcome event adjudication forms and documents including event adjudication manual, event adjudicator training, decision forms, and reports; Coordinate site start-up process; Review and provide input and necessary documents for regulatory applications; oversee the management and reporting of data; Design, creation, requesting, and testing / validation of reports;.and support the implementation of various study management plans

Schedule Work Hours

Monday-Friday; 37.5 hours weekly

Qualifications

1. Undergraduate Degree in Biology, Health Sciences or Health Studies.

2. Minimum 2 years’ experience in multi-centre research studies or equivalent experience.

3. Experience with the management of large research datasets, preferably clinical data.

4. Working knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines and international research requirements.

5. Highly efficient computer skills, experience with the Microsoft Office suite, and electronic data capture systems such as iDataFax or TrialMaster.

6. Broad knowledge of research methodology, clinical trials, and drug development processes.

7. Highly developed communication skills including the ability to problem solve and think critically.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.