Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement investigator initiated and Industry clinical research protocols
- Identify, screen, consent and follow up of eligible research subjects
- Monitors progress and ensures comprehension of the study protocol by the candidate and participating personnel
- Monitors the ongoing clinical status of patients, assessing for adverse events while they are receiving study interventions
- Prepare and maintain patient research files, complete case report forms, data entry, schedule appointments
- Prepare applications, renewals or amendments for REB Committee review; assist with and maintain up to date REB filing for all projects
- Responsibilities including maintaining all relevant and pertinent Study documents (TMF)
- Performs accurate data collection with extraction from health records
- Financial tracking of billable activity and study payments by study
- Assist with various aspects of clinical research projects as required by Manager
Basic requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical research setting, including trial recruitment and operations
- Previous experience in clinical research
- BSc in a health-related field or equivalent work experience
- Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement-2 (TCPS-2) and the International Council on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP)
- Ability to work onsite at the Heart Institute
Suitability
- Excellent computer skills; demonstrated ability to modify/edit documents using track changes. Required computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- High personal motivation, accountability, self-management, and detail-orientation; ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision
- Strong spoken and written communications skills; works well in an interdisciplinary-team environment
To apply
Only candidates with previous clinical research experience will be considered.
Please send your cover letter and CV to jobpostings@ottawaheart.ca.
Applications from Indigenous persons, members of racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities are strongly encouraged.
According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is committed to ensuring barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require – any information you provide will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, and provide the following: an official piece of photo identification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and proof of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.