Clinical Research Coordinator- Dental

MS Clinical; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MS Clinical Research in Bengaluru is seeking a Dentist to support and conduct oral and dental clinical studies. The role involves protocol-specific dental assessments, participant screening and evaluation, clinical documentation, and ensuring compliant execution of oral health research.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical dental knowledge, robust documentation skills, and interest in clinical research, with 3–5 years of experience and a BDS or MDS degree.

Qualifications

• BDS or MDS from a recognized institution.
• 3–5 years of experience in dental clinical practice, clinical research, or oral/dental studies.
• Experience in conducting oral examinations and dental assessments.
• Good understanding of clinical trial methodology and ICH-GCP.
• Prior experience in clinical research or dental/oral product studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct oral and dental examinations as per study protocols.
• Screen and assess participants for eligibility based on criteria.
• Perform protocol-specific dental assessments and clinical evaluations.
• Obtain and document informed consent before procedures.
• Assess and document participants' oral health status and findings.
• Monitor adverse events and report per protocol requirements.
• Maintain source documents and CRFs/eCRFs with accuracy.
• Ensure procedures follow protocol, SOPs, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Support investigators during study visits and assessments.
• Coordinate with Clinical Ops, CRCs, QA, Medical Writing, and Sponsors.
• Review dental documentation and provide clinical inputs as needed.

Skills

Oral Exam

Documentation

ICH-GCP

AE Reporting

Protocol Adherence

Source Documentation

Attention to Detail

Education

BDS or MDS

Job description

We are seeking a Dentist to support and conduct oral and dental clinical studies at MS Clinical Research. The role will involve performing protocol-specific dental assessments, participant screening and evaluation, clinical documentation, and supporting the successful execution of oral health and dental research studies in compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong clinical dental knowledge, good documentation skills, and an interest in clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

Oral & Dental Clinical Studies

• Conduct oral and dental examinations as per study protocols and approved procedures.
• Screen and assess participants for study eligibility based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Perform protocol-specific dental assessments, oral examinations, and clinical evaluations.
• Obtain and document informed consent before conducting study-related procedures.
• Assess and document participants' oral health status and clinical findings accurately.
• Perform dental assessments required for oral care, dental products, oral hygiene products, and cosmetic/therapeutic oral studies.
• Monitor participants for adverse events (AEs) and report them appropriately as per the protocol and applicable requirements.
• Ensure participant safety throughout the study and escape any clinically significant findings.
• Maintain accurate and complete source documents, CRFs/eCRFs, dental examination records, and other study-related documentation.
• Ensure all study procedures are conducted in accordance with the approved protocol, SOPs, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support investigators during study visits and participant assessments.
• Participate in sponsor meetings, monitoring visits, audits, and inspections as required.
• Coordinate with Clinical Operations, Clinical Research Coordinators, QA, Medical Writing, and Sponsors for smooth study execution.
• Review and provide clinical inputs on study-related dental and oral health documentation when required.
• Contribute to the identification and resolution of protocol deviations and documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper handling of participant and study-related information.

Clinical Documentation

• Accurately document clinical findings, dental assessments, procedures, and participant observations.
• Review CRFs/eCRFs and source documents for completeness and consistency.
• Provide appropriate clinical inputs for study reports and other research documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of study-related documentation within defined timelines.
• Maintain proper documentation in accordance with ALCOA+ principles and GCP requirements.

Candidate Profile

• BDS or MDS from a recognized institution.
• 3–5 years of experience in dental clinical practice, clinical research, or oral/dental studies.
• Experience in conducting oral examinations and dental assessments.
• Good understanding of clinical trial methodology and ICH-GCP.
• Prior experience in clinical research or dental/oral product studies will be an added advantage.
• Strong clinical documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional clinical research teams.
• Detail-oriented, scientifically driven, and comfortable working in a research environment.
• Willingness to participate in participant-facing clinical study activities.
• Dental & Oral Clinical Assessment
• Participant Screening & Evaluation
• Clinical Documentation
• ICH-GCP Compliance
• Clinical Trial Protocol Adherence
• Adverse Event Identification & Reporting
• Source Documentation
• Attention to Detail

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on oral and dental clinical research studies.
• Exposure to clinical research processes and GCP-compliant study conduct.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical research and scientific teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to research involving innovative oral healthcare and dental products.