JOB TITLE

Clinical Research Coordinator

Full-Time, permanent

Onsite – Downtown Vancouver

Wage - $25-$28/hr

REPORTS TO The Clinical Research Coordinator will report to the Clinical Research Manager.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Black Tusk Research Group is a Site Management Organization (SMO) located in downtown Vancouver that specializes in operating clinical research for hospital-based investigators. This ranges from carrying out specific duties of the project including design, start-up, budgeting, financial reporting, recruitment, data collection, and study close out, to project managing from start to finish. Professional integrity and patient centered care are among our core values.

We provide efficient and optimal regulatory, administrative, and project management support for clinical investigators within the Respiratory Division, Healthy Heart Clinic, Critical Care (Intensive Care unit), Pathology and the UBC Centre for Heart Lung Innovation at St. Paul's Hospital. Our group manages both academic and pharmaceutical/biotech studies, involving drugs and devices ranging across many disciplines: respiratory diseases including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (bronchitis and emphysema), asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), cystic fibrosis (CF), as well as cardiovascular disease research, acute illnesses such as sepsis and pneumonia, and many others.

This support runs the full gamut from trial initiation through study close-out.

Find out more at

https://www.btrg.ca/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-tusk/

At Black Tusk Research Group, we pride ourselves in career mobility, growth and development. We focus on culture, collaboration and innovation believing that with trust, mentorship and advocacy from leadership, every employee has the ability to quickly advance careers. Regardless of your position at BTRG, you’re encouraged to think big, voice your opinions, push your colleagues to excel and share your ideas with the team – meaning you have the opportunity to grow both yourself and the company.

Our leaders teach best practices with early on-site training, open communication styles, regular feedback, and motivate employees to continuously learn and pursue goals.

We are looking for passionate individuals who are dedicated to advancing healthcare, and who want to be part of a dynamic industry. BTRG is searching for employees who are eager to develop with us over the next few years; the growth mindset focuses on internal career mobility, and we offer all employees equal opportunities to advance in the company.

JOB SUMMARY The Study Coordinator (SC) will support and coordinate clinical research activities across various clinics at St. Paul’s Hospital and BTRG’s clinical assessment office. The SC will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and conduct of clinical research studies, including participant screening, recruitment and enrolment, scheduling and coordination of study visits, follow-up, data collection, and maintenance of accurate study records.

The SC will work closely with Principal Investigators, physicians, study teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that studies are conducted in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.

The ideal candidate will have a medical or healthcare professional background, preferably a foreign-trained physician or other internationally trained healthcare professional, with clinical research experience.



The SC will apply their clinical knowledge to support participant screening and eligibility assessment, study procedures, safety monitoring, and communication with the clinical team.

The SC will also assist with industry-sponsored clinical trials, including regulatory and ethics submissions, study start-up activities, study documentation, monitoring visits, data management, and resolution of data queries. The position may also provide supervision and training to research assistants and support other research-related administrative activities as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

- Coordinate the day-to-day activities of clinical research studies and ensure studies are conducted according to approved protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Screen potential participants for study eligibility through medical chart review, clinical information, and communication with the clinical care team.
- Support participant recruitment, informed consent, enrolment, scheduling, and follow-up.
- Coordinate and conduct study visits and ensure required study procedures and assessments are completed according to protocol.
- Liaise with physicians, investigators, nurses, allied health professionals, research staff, and study participants.
- Review and document relevant medical and clinical information and maintain accurate participant records.
- Collect, process, store, and ship biological samples according to study requirements, where applicable.
- Perform data entry and maintain electronic data capture systems and study databases, including responding to and resolving data queries.
- Maintain accurate and organized study files, source documents, regulatory documents, and study binders.
- Assist with ethics and regulatory submissions, including initial applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and other required documentation.
- Assist with study start-up activities, including preparation of study documents and coordination with sponsors and study teams.
- Participate in sponsor/CRO monitoring visits, study meetings, and other study-related meetings.
- Work with the Principal Investigator and study team to identify and resolve study-related issues.
- Monitor participant progress and follow-up to ensure required study assessments and documentation are completed.
- Assist with reporting and documentation related to adverse events and other safety information, as required.
- Develop work priorities, coordinate timelines, and ensure study activities and deadlines are met.
- Provide training, guidance, and supervision to research assistants and other research staff, as required.
- Support activities that promote participant engagement and retention in research.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy, institutional, and research requirements.
- Perform other clinical research and administrative duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medicine, Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or another relevant healthcare discipline.
- Medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MD)



or other skilled healthcare qualification is strongly preferred.
- Foreign-trained physicians and internationally trained healthcare professionals are encouraged to apply.
- 1–2 years or more of experience in clinical research, clinical trials, or a healthcare research environment preferred.
- Experience coordinating clinical trials or research studies, preferably including interventional and/or industry-sponsored studies.
- Understanding of clinical research protocols, participant eligibility, informed consent, study procedures, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Clinical knowledge and the ability to understand and interpret medical information and study requirements.
- Experience with participant recruitment, screening, enrolment, study visits, and follow-up.
- Experience with electronic data capture systems, databases, data entry, and responding to data queries.
- Experience with ethics and regulatory submissions and maintenance of study documentation preferred.
- Experience working with physicians, investigators, research teams, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and professional communication with participants, healthcare professionals, sponsors, and research teams.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple studies, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while also working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Experience with REDCap or other electronic data capture systems preferred.
- TCPS 2, GCP, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training certificates preferred.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY At Black Tusk Research Group Inc, we aim to provide an environment where employees and others in the workplace are treated fairly and with respect, and free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, vilification and bullying. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or genetic characteristic.

BTRG aims to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based on merit, not on irrelevant attributes or characteristics that an individual may possess.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the application process.

BTRG strives to protect the health and well-being of our employees, patients and community. As per Public Health Orders full vaccination against COVID-19 is condition of employment with BTRG as of October 26, 2021.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.Please note that only resumes and cover letters uploaded in PDF format will be reviewed.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company events
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Clinical Research Coordinator (Vancouver)
🏢 Black Tusk Research Group
📍 Vancouver