Clinical Research Project Coordinator, Neuroscience

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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 youths with neuromuscular disorders. Clinical Research Project Coordinator (CRPC) 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. CRPC also assists in the preparation of study results, including presentations, progress reports, and manuscripts. This contract is for 12 months, with a possibility for renewal.

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
• Study start-up: write protocols, REB application, write consent forms, develop source documents, obtain hospital approvals and quotes, make study budget, complete regulatory documents, onboard and collect training/certifications from study staff, create study file/binder
• Study Maintenance: REB amendment and renewal applications, maintain and update study files and regulatory documents (consent forms, adding/removing study staff, CRA or CRO transitions), contract and budget amendments, study invoicing and payments, prepare for and attend routine monitoring visits
• 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 centers
• Participate in audits, site visits and monitoring by SickKids and other regulatory bodies or industry sponsors
• Encourage and foster collaborative relationships with other SickKids centers, 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 a possibility of renewal, 1.0 FTE.

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