Clinical Research Project Coordinator

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The Clinical Research Project Coordinator coordinates clinical research studies in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology according to regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements. This includes coordinating patient recruitment and data collection, study administration, preparing paperwork required by the Research Ethics Board, developing study databases, and organizing data entry and analysis. The CRPC also assists in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, and manuscripts.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

Protocol Related:

• Assist Principal Investigator (PI) in new research proposals and preparation of grant applications; Contribute to preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Read and have a general knowledge of protocol and study measures.
• Assist in design of case-report forms and/or questionnaire.
• Drive database design, in conjunction with PI and Database Analyst. Ensure the quality of the database and supervise database cleaning. Perform/assist with data entry and analysis, including planning.
• Keep abreast of regulations and policies governing clinical research.
• Develop informed consent documents based on regulations, REB consent templates and institutional requirements. Submit to REB and coordinate revisions. Assist PI with annual approval process and amend protocols and consents as required.
• Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with healthcare team at SickKids, other participating centres, and government and community agencies.
• Participate in audits, site visits, and monitoring by SickKids and other regulatory bodies or industry sponsors.
• Attend relevant departmental meetings or rounds in order to increase knowledge and understanding.
• Assist with design/development of promotional materials/newsletters.

Research Subject Related:

• Develop and monitor timelines for study.
• Provide information and documentation for potential protocol patients (consents, patient eligibility items, required pre-study testing, roadmaps).
• Confirm eligibility of patient (confirm criteria for eligibility satisfied, signed consent available) and register patients.
• Initiate and maintain a research chart that will include original consent, patient protocol documentation, general correspondence, and case report forms.
• Organize the procurement of biologic specimens, tests from relevant SickKids departments (Pathology, Diagnostic Imaging, Health Records, etc.). Follow-up on reports.
• Monitor serious adverse events or reactions, and report immediately to Principal Investigator. Follow-up on adverse events according to SickKids' Policy. This includes filing reports with internal (REB), and external regulatory bodies' notification of collaborators, and/or patients.
• Perform patient interviews, assessments as required by study protocols.
• Provide feedback to patients/healthcare team and arrange clinical follow-up as required. May include writing clinical reports.
• Organize materials to facilitate protocol adherence, including study binders and checklists of eligibility.
• Consult with Pharmacy regarding medication or placebo development and dispensing.
• In some studies, you may organize patient care as well.

Human Resources/Financial

• Co-supervise (with PI) Clinical Research Assistants, trainees, volunteers, order supplies.
• Assist in training/orientation of new research staff.
• Prepare/Submit purchase requisitions, invoices, etc.
• Maintain budget records.

Here's What You'll Need:

• A Master's degree in Epidemiology, Health Science or a related field with a minimum of three years experience in clinical research; or a Post-secondary degree in a health-related discipline (e.g., Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Psychology) with 2 years related clinical research experience.
• A PhD or clinical professional degree will be preferred, as would certification as a clinical research associate (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP accreditation).
• Function independently yet collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communications, interpersonal, facilitation and organizational skills.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

Employment Type: Full-time temporary 6 month contract

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