Clinical Research Coordinator

**Schedule**
Wednesday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (flexible)

**Education Level**
Master's Degree in related field

**Career Level**
6 years relevant experience, 1 yr supervision experience

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

**JD#: JD0573**

**Pay Grade: 11**

**Title: Clinical Research Coordinator IV**

**Project Description**:
The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital is home to over 200 pediatricians, scientists, teachers, and trainees whose collective mission is to improve the wellbeing of children and their families - both locally, and around the world.

We are proud to represent faculty who hold Canada Research Chairs, are members of the Order of Canada and are national award-winning teachers. Our members leverage their voices as child health leaders to support our communities and advocate for change so that all children, regardless of health status, can experience a fulfilling life. Our administrators are valued team members and are critical to the success and impact of our work.

Our Vision: A brighter path for every child and their family

Our Mission: Together, we lead to advance child and youth health. We are committed to patient-centred care, research, education, learning, and advocacy. We strive for diverse representation, inclusive participation, equitable opportunities, and we address structural barriers to improve healthcare outcomes. Our innovative work achieves global impact and enhances the well-being of all children and their families. We support the welfare of our team members and engage with respect and accountability.

Values: We value compassion, collaboration, excellence, and innovation. We recognize it is our responsibility to create environments where all people feel safe and supported.

**Job Summary**:
The Clinical Research Coordinator (IV) is responsible for managing the daily operations of multiple clinical research projects ensuring that all aspects of project protocol are adhered to. Applies specialized knowledge to initiate, design, develop, coordinate, and manage major clinical research projects across multiple sites. Develops collaborations and partnerships with research user groups

.**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Plan and coordinate all aspects of multiple research projects across multiple sites.
- Develop inter-disciplinary, inter-institutional, and inter-sectoral research collaborations.
- Develop budgets for research projects.
- Troubleshoot problems at all stages of project development and implementation and assist with modifying protocols or project procedures to address challenges.
- Participate with a team in the development and authoring of research protocols.
- Recruit patients and enlist agencies to refer patients.
- Review referrals and keep track of intakes from various referral sources.
- Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
- Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for the research project.
- Perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses of research data.
- Interview project patients.
- Facilitate focus group sessions with project participants.
- Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
- Oversee the design of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.
- Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
- Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
- Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
- Liaise between the clinic centre and remote clinic sites and personnel.
- Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and patients.
- Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
- Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.
- Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
- Conduct literature searches.

**Supervision**:
Supervise and direct the activities of up to 4 continuing employees.
- Ongoing responsibility for hiring and supervising 10 or more casual employees at any one time.
- Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

**Job Requirements**:

- Master's degree in a relevant field of study.
- Requires