Clinical Research Study Coordinator

**Lynde Dermatology / Lynderm Research Inc.**

Lynde Dermatology is a full-service, multidisciplinary dermatology clinic under the care of Chief Medical Director, Dr. Charles W. Lynde. Our team of healthcare professionals includes dermatologists, family physicians, nurses, medical estheticians, and a plastic surgeon. Lynderm Research Inc. operates under Dr. Charles Lynde as the Principal Investigator. Our research team studies a variety of investigational products including already marketed medications for many different indications including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, alopecia, amongst other dermatologic conditions. The clinical research team works collaboratively with our physicians to deliver the best care to our patients.

**Clinical Research Study Coordinator (SC)**:
As a member of a research team, the SC works cooperatively with all team members to support the achievement of the clinic and its operations, including doctors and patients. The SC is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the clinic. The SC is responsible for research recruitment endeavors, patient screening, liaison with pharmaceutical companies and their representatives regarding patient protocol and enrollment, completion of study visits inclusive of vitals, data, patient scoring per protocol stipulations and when needed, and liaison with the Principal Investigator and Senior Manager.
- Tasks:_
- Conduct clinical research recruitment in accordance with provincial and federal guidelines as well as pharmaceutical study protocol.
- Provide clinical and professional advice relating to the conduct of clinical research to the multidisciplinary team.
- Travel to Investigator Meetings (Canada/USA/Europe).
- Gain knowledge of each clinical trial protocol including procedures and documentation to ensure the safe and accurate conduct and recording of the study at Lynderm Research Inc.
- In collaboration with Principal Investigators, develop and utilize study specific documentation to ensure that data is recorded accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements (specifically for electronic data capture).
- Provide clinical and professional information to patients for the purpose of study enrollment.
- Screen/register only appropriate patients for clinical trials as per clinical trial eligibility criteria. Follow patients as per protocol and, where necessary, facilitate participant withdrawal from a study to ensure the patients best care and the effective achievement of the study aims.
- Provide ongoing advice and information to patients, be present at the signing of the patient/information consent form (PICF) and be actively involved in the ongoing informed consent process.
- Participate in clinical trial monitoring/auditing internally and externally as required to meet the regulatory and scientific requirements of each study. Work and cooperate with pharmaceutical company representatives when they come to monitor ongoing clinical trial data, internal company audits and external reviews.
- The SC needs to be able to use and maintain all forms of data collection systems used for current clinical trials including both paper and electronic. Both to be used in compliance with the data protection and privacy legislation.
- Liaise with all involved team members to ensure all biological samples are collected, stored and processed as per the clinical trial protocol requirements.
- Work and cooperate with pharmaceutical company representatives when they come to monitor ongoing clinical trial data, internal company audits and external reviews.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or equivalent) or M.D. credential recognized from a foreign post-secondary institution is considered an asset.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in clinical research trials
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and patient education skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong time management capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly with medical documentation, abbreviations, reports, and patient education.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platforms considered an asset
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Passion for patient focused evidence-based medical care.
- High level of professionalism and competence in a clinical setting
- High level of proficiency in customer service
- A willingness to learn new techniques and develop procedural skills.
- Proficient computer skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person