Clinical Research Coordinator

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level A

Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator

Department

Webb Laboratory Support Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

November 4, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

November 16, 2026

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

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Job Summary- The Clinical Research Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the conduct of clinical trial initiatives focused on supporting the department of Cardiology Research.- The coordinator will work closely with patients and their families and other health care professionals utilizing medical protocols for the management of cardiovascular and cardiac disease and its complications with support by cardiologists.- The coordinator will work diligently on investigator initiated, academic, and industry sponsored research projects and be a collaborative part of the cardiology team- These studies include: investigation of new drugs, investigation of new devices, evaluation of new treatment regimens, comparison of treatment strategies, and epidemiology of clinical events or interventions. The studies vary in scope from small and confined to SPH to large, international and multicentred.

Organizational Status
The Coordinator reports to the Research Manager, Principal Investigator, and Director of Interventional Cardiology Research. This position requires working both independently and in cooperation with hospital nursing management and staff, cardiac catheterization laboratory staff clinical laboratory and pharmacy staff, study centre staff, and representatives of industry.

Work Performed- Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the conduct of clinical trial initiatives within the department of Cardiology Research- Identifies and troubleshoots clinical questions or problems which affect patient care and provides leadership in resolving the situation. All unresolved issues are referred to the study appointed cardiologists- Responsible for budget development and preparation- Reports protocol deviations and adverse events- Designs and develops data collection methodologies, instruments and databases- Oversees and coordinates data and specimen transfer- Administering study agent and/or supplying appropriate device- Maintains diligent accountability logs- Conducts preliminary data analysis on study data bases- Generates progress and interim reports for presentation- Prepares and follows up on initiatives or issues relating to research and clinical trials- Provides leadership in all areas of research and clinical trials in the hospital and community- Teaches and provides leadership to staff in associated areas within the hospital regarding the study purpose, goals, objectives and requirements- Independently evaluates eligible patients for study entry- Obtains and documents patient informed consent as per GCP (Good Clinical Practice)-
- Informs investigator, sponsor and UBC/PHC Clinical Research Ethics Board of appropriate Serious Adverse Events to patients during the trial- Case management of ongoing follow-up assessment including history, physical exam, veinipuncture and counseling of outpatients- Completing and correcting study records and case report forms independently or in consultation with the sponsor- Oversee completion and confidentiality of the study including audits by sponsor and/or regulatory authority- Supervise patient progress and follow-up.- Prepares ethics submissions: amendments and annual renewals

Decision making/Level of accountability- Exercises judgment and discretion to provide leadership and resolve problems- Accountable for the accuracy and reliability of their work.Consequence of Error/Judgement

Judgment and impact of decisions involved in the position scopes a number of areas:
- Conducting trials according to standards set out by the ethics commit