Clinical Research Coordinator I / II

Job summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage and coordinate clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance. They will also assist with protocol development, manuscript preparation, and the supervision of research students.

Job details

Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. www.uhn.ca Job Description Union: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Department: Supportive Care Report to: Principal Investigator Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: $37.47 - $50.43 per hour Status: Temporary full-time (1 year contract) Closing Date: October 7, 2026 Position Summary The Department of Supportive Care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre requires a Clinical Research Coordinator to lead one main study while also working across various research projects and initiatives. Working under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator collaborates with the Investigator to jointly assume responsibility for the overall management and coordination of supportive care clinical research studies and academic activities. This role requires previous experience in the coordination and administration of clinical studies (patient contact and informed consent; implements and coordinates all aspects of data collection and source documentation, as per UHN policy and ICH/GCP guidelines; identification of problems using assessment skills; and of execution study-related administrative tasks, such as collection of regulatory documents, research ethics board submissions, assessment of study-related literature). The role also requires experience in basic data analysis, including descriptive analyses and T-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests. Duties Recruitment of study participants (e.g. identify and screen potential subjects, obtain informed consent) Coordination of visits and data collection as per study protocol Other responsibilities may include planning, implementing, and coordinating aspects of data entry (e.g. in databases or Case Report Forms) and study-related administrative tasks, such as creation and maintenance of investigator study files, ethics submissions, meeting facilitation, etc. In addition to clinical research project activities, responsibilities include but are not limited to protocol development, manuscript and abstract preparation, conference preparation, basic statistical analyses, data collection and cleaning, and assistance with grant funding submission & management The Clinical Research Coordinator will also work with research students to provide guidance and supervision throughout various research projects and initiatives Qualifications Minimum Bachelors degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline, required At least three (3) to five (5) years of clinical and/or professional experience, required Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years clinical research experience, required Experience with patient contact including informed consent and questionnaire administration, required Experience with protocol and study document development, required Demonstrated ability to train other team members, required Excellent organizational and time management skills, required Experience with research ethics submissions and maintenance, required Previous research in oncology, strongly preferred Proficiency in basic medical terminology, preferred Background or understanding of human anatomy, preferred Experience with grant management, and reporting, preferred Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, preferred Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (e.g. SOCRA, ACRP), asset Experienced with statistical software and ability to conduct statistical analysis independently, asset Experience using and managing research data collection platforms (e.g. REDCap), asset Demonstrate relevant clinical research funding/budgeting knowledge, asset Experience with manuscript preparation and scientific writing, asset Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, required Ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a multitasking environment Strong Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook Authorized to work in Canada, required Additional Information Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. Competitive offer packages Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/) Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service A flexible work environment Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application. UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Department: Research Compensation: CAD 37.47 - CAD 50.43 - hourly

What you’ll do

The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage and coordinate clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance. They will also assist with protocol development, manuscript preparation, and the supervision of research students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a health or science-related discipline and possess at least three to five years of professional experience. A minimum of one to three years of clinical research experience is required, along with proficiency in medical terminology and research ethics.

Benefits

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan • Flexible work environment • Corporate discounts • Travel discounts • Restaurant discounts • Parking discounts • Phone plan discounts • Auto insurance discounts • On-site gyms

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Grant Management · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical research coordination
• Informed consent
• Data collection
• Regulatory document management
• Ethics board submissions
• Statistical analysis
• Protocol development
• Manuscript preparation
• Grant management
• Patient screening
• Medical terminology
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• MS Office
• REDCap
• Supervision
• Informed Consent
• Statistical Analysis
• Meeting Facilitation
• Regulatory Documents
• Descriptive Analytics
• Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Administrative Functions
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Anatomy
• Analysis Of Variance (ANOVA)
• Budgeting
• Medical Research
• Management
• Cardiology
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Research Coordination
• Clinical Trials
• Communication
• Data Collection
• Data Entry
• Case Report Forms
• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Innovation
• Infectious Diseases
• Oncology
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Multitasking
• Rehabilitation

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Research and Development Managers
• Clinical Research Coordinators
• Natural Sciences Managers