Research Coordinator - Oncology

William Osler Health System

$79K — $99K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate certificate or Bachelor's Degree in health science or related field
  • Minimum two years' experience as a Research Coordinator in a Canadian environment
  • Advanced knowledge of ethical guidelines for human research
  • Certification as a Clinical Research Associate (SOCRA/ARP) or in progress
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic data entry software
  • Understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and lab testing
  • Oncology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Screen, recruit, and consent patients according to study protocol
  • Assist Investigators in initiating new research studies
  • Ensure eligibility completion prior to enrollment and randomization
  • Coordinate cancer treatment schedules for trial patients
  • Carry out study procedures, including patient assessments and lab activities
  • Prepare and ship specimens in compliance with IATA regulations
  • Schedule patient appointments and coordinate with hospitals.

Benefits

  • Participation in educational programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance skills
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment
  • Engagement in multicenter randomized clinical trials
  • Access to resources for maintaining knowledge on health research regulations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Research Coordinator (RC) to join our growing team. The RC plays an integral role in the Oncology Research Department. This is an exciting and challenging position, conducting multicentre centred randomized clinical trials. This position requires the ability to adhere to research protocol and work with the Investigator and other team members to carry out various aspects of conducting a clinical trial.

The Oncology Research Coordinator reports to the Manager of Research, Oncology, with accountability to the Oncology leadership team.
  • Patient screening, recruitment and consenting according to the study protocol
  • Assist Investigators in the initiation of new research
  • Ensure completion of eligibility requirements prior to enrollment and randomization
  • Facilitate and coordinate the planned cancer treatment schedule for each trial patient
  • Carrying out all study procedures including patient assessments, coordinating laboratory, pharmacy, and diagnostic activities pertaining to study
  • Specimen preparation and shipping to external labs as per IATA regulations
  • Scheduling patient appointments, liaising with various hospitals and health service facilities
  • Adherence to all appropriate regulations in the conduct of research
  • Accurate data collection, transcription and entry; timely reporting of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events to study sponsor, physician and appropriate authorities; resolving sponsor queries
  • Maintenance of source documentation and ensuring that copies of test reports, progress notes, toxicity assessments etc. are available in patient medical charts
  • Interact with sponsoring agencies regarding requests for clarifications of data and/or assisting monitors during site visits
  • Participate in educational programs, workshops and seminars to broaden knowledge, update and develop new skills
  • Represent the William Osler Oncology Department at protocol development, study initiation and investigator meetings


Qualifications
  • Undergraduate certificate or Bachelor's Degree in health science or related field
  • Minimum two years'experience as a Research Coordinator in a Canadian environment
  • Advanced knowledge of Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans and Health Canada's Part C, Division 5 of the Food and Drug Regulations
  • Certification as a Clinical Research Associate (SOCRA/ARP) or in the process of completion
  • Knowledge of Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) as well as electronic data entry (EDC) software
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, laboratory and diagnostic testing
  • Previous experience in Oncology is an asset
  • Flexible and cooperative spirit with a strong commitment to team efforts
  • Proven ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
  • Outcome-drive self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills


Additional Information

Hours: Currently Days (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Annual Salary:
Minimum: $79,521.00
Maximum: $99,391.50

Application deadline: September 16, 2026

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