Research Administrator

at  McGill University

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Position Summary:
Administer, analyse, supervise, manage or direct the activities related to enhancing and promoting the University’s research, innovation, and collaboration activities, thereby furthering its reputation as a leading research university in Canada. Deliver comprehensive services and strategies related to sponsored research, innovation, partnerships, and ethics review and compliance. Identify research funding opportunities, support the development of funding applications, as well as nominations for prizes and awards, promote development and invention, and create and strengthen internal and external collaborations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer clinical trials and clinical research projects at the Clinical Research Unit at the Neuro
• Provide information to various stakeholders about the projects (sponsors, CRO, PI, etc.).
• Ensure continuous support to Investigators/Physicians in the delivery of up-to-date research activities and information, confirming priorities and timeframes of clinical trial participants. Read and understand clinical trial protocols. In conjunction with medical staff, organize the administrative and logistical aspects of study procedures (calendar, book vendors and clinicians, schedule monitors and provide study binders, etc.), and collect, transcribe and communicate relevant data.
• Collect appropriate information from participants and relay it to the best person (PI, nurses, vendors, etc.) as well as proceed to data entry to various platforms. Ensure that the activities are performed in accordance with each applicable regulatory requirements and University and sponsors policies and procedures.
• Complete and submit project and ethics applications and renewal as necessary in the Nagano platform
• Communicate information to medical staff, patients and pharmaceutical companies on new information pertaining to the research projects, regulatory information, etc.
• Instruct patients, researchers and nurses to follow protocol according to GCP guidelines
• Liaison between researcher, patient and pharmaceutical company. Attends all internal and external meetings as requested by the medical director and/or the pharmaceutical company for each clinical trial the coordinator is responsible for.
• Functions as a record-keeper in terms of clinical trial and clinical research project information and is accountable for the follow-up of business
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Undergraduate Degree (Biology or Sciences). Fluent in French and English is required . One to two years clinical research experience required. Previous experience with patients required. Proven organizational skills. Must be able to manage multiple activities and projects simultaneously. Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, take initiative, and prioritize work. Team player. At ease with technology and troubleshooting tech-related problems. Experience with elderly, mobility-reduced, and other vulnerable patient populations an asset. This position is on research funds.
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4.
Minimum Education and Experience:
DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /
Hourly Salary:
(MUNACA Level H) $33.05 - $40.97
Hours per Week:
33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Clinical Research Unit Manager
Position End Date (If applicable):
2025-10-27
Deadline to Apply:
2024-10-07
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

• Administer clinical trials and clinical research projects at the Clinical Research Unit at the Neuro
• Provide information to various stakeholders about the projects (sponsors, CRO, PI, etc.).
• Ensure continuous support to Investigators/Physicians in the delivery of up-to-date research activities and information, confirming priorities and timeframes of clinical trial participants. Read and understand clinical trial protocols. In conjunction with medical staff, organize the administrative and logistical aspects of study procedures (calendar, book vendors and clinicians, schedule monitors and provide study binders, etc.), and collect, transcribe and communicate relevant data.
• Collect appropriate information from participants and relay it to the best person (PI, nurses, vendors, etc.) as well as proceed to data entry to various platforms. Ensure that the activities are performed in accordance with each applicable regulatory requirements and University and sponsors policies and procedures.
• Complete and submit project and ethics applications and renewal as necessary in the Nagano platform
• Communicate information to medical staff, patients and pharmaceutical companies on new information pertaining to the research projects, regulatory information, etc.
• Instruct patients, researchers and nurses to follow protocol according to GCP guidelines
• Liaison between researcher, patient and pharmaceutical company. Attends all internal and external meetings as requested by the medical director and/or the pharmaceutical company for each clinical trial the coordinator is responsible for.
• Functions as a record-keeper in terms of clinical trial and clinical research project information and is accountable for the follow-up of business
• Perform other administrative duties as required