Academic Research Operations Coordinator

BMC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Batterjee Medical College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Research Coordinator to support the administration, coordination, and development of the College’s research activities. You will manage the Research Unit's daily operations, oversee ethics applications, data management, documentation, and regulatory compliance, and liaise with faculties, laboratories, and IT teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a Master’s degree preferred, at least 3 years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific, medical, health sciences, or research-related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred and considered an advantage.
• Additional training or certification in Research Methodology, Research Ethics, Clinical Research, or related areas is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily administrative activities of the Research Unit.
• Assist in preparing research proposals, ethics applications, and documentation for Institutional Review Boards (IRB).
• Maintain accurate research records, databases, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate research-related meetings, workshops, events, and activities.
• Prepare regular research reports and operational updates.
• Monitor ongoing research activities and follow up on required deliverables.
• Provide administrative and operational support to faculty members and students throughout research processes.
• Respond to research-related inquiries and guide researchers on required processes and documentation.
• Support data collection, data entry, and basic research analysis.
• Promote research activities and encourage participation.
• Ensure compliance with institutional guidelines and ethical standards.

Skills

Research processes

Research ethics

Documentation

Data management

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

English & Arabic

Liaison/coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Training in Research Methodology/IRB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Research management tools

Job description

Batterjee Medical College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Research Coordinator to support the administration, coordination, and development of the College’s research activities. You will manage the Research Unit's daily operations, oversee ethics applications, data management, documentation, and regulatory compliance, and liaise with faculties, laboratories, and IT teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a Master’s degree preferred, at least 3 years of related