Clinical Research Coordinator I

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Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Movement Disorders Clinic
Reports to: Prinicipal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $37.47 - $46.84 per hour
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Position Summary

The Toronto Western Hospital Movement Disorders Clinic is a leader in Parkinson’s disease research and runs numerous clinical studies, including pharmacological studies evaluating new therapies for Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. We are looking for a highly motivated clinical research professional with prior clinical trials experience to join our multidisciplinary research team. Working under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager and Principal Investigators, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and coordination of a variety of clinical trials.

Duties

• Recruiting study participants (e.g. identifying and screening potential participants, obtaining informed consent)
• Scheduling and coordinating complex patient visit schedules as per study protocol
• Planning and executing all aspects of study visits schedules, including recording adverse events and concomitant medications, administering questionnaires including cognitive questionnaires and PROMs, vital signs, kit prep and sample collection, assisting with lumbar punctures, sample processing and shipping according to study protocol
• Performing source documentation in UHN’s EMR (Epic) and carrying out all aspects of study data collection and source documentation according to UHN policy, ICH-GCP guidelines, and study protocol
• Executing trial-related administrative tasks, such as submissions to the Research Ethics Board and other regulatory agencies as required, preparation of study materials and electronic order sets in Epic throughout study start-up and trial maintenance, creation and maintenance of investigator study files, completion of relevant study CRFs and logs, timely database entries, and collation of regulatory documents
• Liaising with CROs/sponsors, external stakeholders, and members of the clinical research team (e.g. for monitoring visits and/or audits)
• Organizing and attending trial-related meetings
• Contributing to protocol development

• Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline
• Minimum three (3) years of clinical and/or professional experience required
• Experience in the coordination and administration of clinical trials
• Experience with patient-facing contact and informed consent in a clinical setting
• Experience with clinical trials in neurology and/or investigator initiated trials preferred
• Knowledge of research regulations such as ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council policy (TCPS2), Declaration of Helsinki, Health Canada
• Experience with research regulatory submissions (REB, Health Canada) strongly preferred
• Knowledge of IATA shipping regulations and basic laboratory procedures
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification preferred
• Phlebotomy certification strongly preferred
• Postgraduate certificate in clinical research an asset
• Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (i.e. SOCRA, ACRP) an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent decision-making, listening, and conflict resolution skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and work independently with accuracy in a dynamic and fast-paced environment within a multidisciplinary team

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.