Clinical Research Study Coordinator

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:

- The SickKids Neuromuscular research group is a multi-disciplinary and inter-professional group of researchers, physicians, nurses and allied health professionals who integrate research and clinical care to drive innovation and improve health outcomes for children and youth with neuromuscular disorders. Clinical Research Study Coordinator (CRSC) coordinates research and clinical trials according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements. This includes coordinating patient recruitment and data collection, study administration, preparing consents and paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board and organizing data entry and analysis. The CRSC also assists in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, and manuscripts.**HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO**:
- Expand and support the number of pediatric clinical trials within the Neuromuscular research group
- Manage several ongoing clinical trials and research studies
- Recruit and consent study participants
- Run study visits, collect and enter study data, query management, adverse event reporting
- Organize the procurement of biologic specimens and tests from relevant departments
- Assist with data and sample transfer from participating centres
- Participate in audits, site visits and monitoring by SickKids and other regulatory bodies or industry sponsors
- Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with other SickKids centres, government and community agencies

**HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED**:

- Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc.) is a requirement
- Master of Science (MSc) or certification in clinical research would be a strong asset (SOCRA or ACRP)
- Research Ethics training: TCPS2: Core, ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP), N2SOP v9.0, and Health Canada Division 5 is required
- Experience with the pediatrics neurologic population would be an asset
- Experience with industry sponsored clinical trials would be an asset
- Experience obtaining informed consent and enrolling participants into research studies
- Experience with electronic data collection forms (eg imedidata, ClinTrak), REDCap
- Ability to function independently yet collaboratively within a team
- Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and efficient time management
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

**Employment Type**:Full-time Temporary 1 Year Contract with possibility for renewal**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply