Clinical Research Coordinator

Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
The Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Trial Corporate, is engaged be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient-care-related activities within the Clinical Trials Department, in accordance with the Southlake Regional Health Centre vision, mission, and values.
Skills & Abilities
- Bachelors Degree required, Health Sciences, Nursing preferred
- Five to ten years recent and relevant clinical experience required.
- Experience in research methodologies, trial protocol requirements including ethical conduct and standard operating procedures.
- Minimum of three years recent and relevant leadership experience in a health care setting;
- Advanced knowledge of the regulatory environment in Clinical Research, including, but not limited to,
- ICH-GCP Guidelines
- Privacy Legislation
- Health Canada Clinical Trial Applications (CTA)
- Health Canada Food & Drug Regulations - Division 5
- Health Canada Inspections Procedures
- Tri-Council Policy
- Demonstrated knowledge/evidence of CRF and eCRF completion and ethics/regulatory submissions
- Professional affiliations as appropriate

**Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated evidence of ability to prioritize among competing responsibilities and meet expected timelines and deliverables
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of sound judgment, people development, critical analysis, negotiation, and innovation
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, communication, presentation, and project management skills
- Demonstrated coaching, mentoring and team building skills that facilitate positive interactions among all members of the health care team.
- Demonstrated evidence of self-directed, self-motivated and independent work skills.
- Superior writing and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office software
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Center.
- Always with compassion
- Power of many
- Serve with purpose
- Every voice matters
- Courage to think differently

Closing Statement

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for the organization and coordination of clinical research trials and efficient patient recruitment within the clinical trials portfolio.
- Establish strong relationships with study sponsors and promote the clinical trials program at the Southlake Regional Health Centre to ensure continuous growth.
- Lead the team in implementing evidence-based practices that are sensitive to limited resources with a patient-centered
- care philosophy.
- Will liaise with members of the inter-professional team to ensure excellence in patient care through monitoring standards of care and patient outcomes.
- Be a role model for professional and organizational core competencies.
- Confirms the clinical trials personnel follows standards of practice in study protocols
- Promotes an environment that encourages change and performs as a key change agent utilizing the clinical team.
- Maintains a portfolio of clinical trials for which he/she is responsible