Clinical Research Coord (II) in Hamilton

Schedule 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Education Level: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Career Level: 5 years of relevant experience.

Anticipated Start Date: December 14, 2026.

A Clinical Research Coordinator is required in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University, under the supervision of Dr. Katherine Morrison. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator and oversee a multidisciplinary research team of up to nine personnel supporting the implementation and coordination of multiple research projects.

The study portfolio includes a randomized controlled trial investigating energy expenditure using indirect calorimetry, while involving an investigational product, requiring the implementation and ongoing compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonization (ICH), Health Canada Division 5 requirements. Additional studies include an ongoing Health Canada-funded study, creation of a patient family and engagement advisory group, as well as a study examining the impact of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and lifestyle interventions among adolescents with obesity.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will also provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and coordination of research personnel, fostering an effective and collaborative team environment and ensuring that study activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with approved protocols and timelines.

The individual in this role will work independently with limited direction within a defined framework of accountability, exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, and personal responsibility to achieve research objectives and deliver results. The role requires strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to proactively identify issues or potential challenges, independently troubleshoot and assess appropriate solutions, and elevate concerns to the Principal Investigator with clear, well-reasoned recommendations and actionable paths forward.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively with investigators, research staff, clinical partners, study participants, and other stakeholders.

Job Summary: Responsible for applying specialized knowledge to initiate, implement, manage, and coordinate moderate to large clinical research projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an implementation plan for research projects.
• Design promotional strategies and related materials to encourage participation and support for research projects.
• Perform quantitative analyses of research data.
• Interview study patients to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Facilitate focus group sessions with project patients.
• Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, grants, and abstracts.
• Coordinate the activities of research staff and resources to ensure that projects progress in accordance with predetermined timelines.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for research projects.
• Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret results.
• Write data management and operations documentation for projects.
• Liaise between the clinic centre and remote clinic sites and personnel.
• Ensure that relevant research methodology is applied and all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Develop presentations and present information and training sessions to project personnel and patients.
• Present at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Keep project participants informed of project progress through regular reports and newsletters.
• Implement and maintain research project budgets. Create financial projections and make adjustments to research project budgets throughout the fiscal year.
• Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.
• Conduct literature searches.

Supervision:

• Provide lead hand supervision and is responsible for the quality and quantity of work of others.
• Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.
• Provide orientation and show procedures to others.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 5 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information:

• Previous experience coordinating clinical research studies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a clinical research setting.
• Experience with Health Canada-regulated clinical research, including familiarity with investigational products and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and practical experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH-GCP, and Health Canada Division 5 requirements at the level of the trial sponsor and clinical trial site.
• Experience with research ethics and regulatory documentation, including preparation and maintenance of study-related submissions and essential documents.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify and troubleshoot issues, anticipate potential challenges, and develop practical solutions, bringing concerns forward to the Principal Investigator with clear, well-reasoned recommendations and actionable paths forward.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects, competing priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Experience providing supervision, mentorship, or day-to-day direction to research staff or trainees.
• Advanced experience with REDCap, including database design, project setup, data entry, data management, and quality control.
• Experience with clinical research data management and analysis, including maintaining data quality, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Experience with knowledge translation and research dissemination, including preparation of reports, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, or other research outputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with investigators, research staff, clinical partners, study participants, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited direction while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality assurance in the execution and documentation of research activities.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary academic, clinical, or healthcare research environment.

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