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Lynderm Research Inc
25 Main Street Markham North
Markham, ON L3P 1X3
Position Title:
Clinical Trials Administrative Coordinator – Dermatology
Lynde Dermatology is a full-service, multidisciplinary dermatology clinic under the care of Chief Medical Director, Dr. Charles W. Lynde. Our team of healthcare professionals includes dermatologists, family physicians, nurses, medical estheticians, and a plastic surgeon. Lynderm Research Inc. operates under Dr. Charles Lynde as the Principal Investigator. Our research team studies a variety of investigational products including already marketed medications for many different indications including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, alopecia, amongst other dermatologic conditions. The clinical research team works collaboratively with our physicians to deliver the best care to our patients.
Responsibilities:
As a member of a research team, the Administrative Coordinator works cooperatively with all team members to support the achievement of the clinic and its operations, including doctors and patients. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the clinic. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for research recruitment endeavors, liaison with pharmaceutical companies and their representatives regarding patient protocol, communication, and marketing to patients for study enrollment, and liaison with the Principal Investigator and Clinical Trials Manager. The Administrative Coordinator will be required to participate in subject chart preparation, filing, shipping, and receiving, and other relevant administrative tasks such as booking and scheduling of research patients. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for assisting physicians in systemic medication enrollments, patient education and collaborating with Patient Support Programs (PSPs). The Administrative Coordinator will liaison with the Clinical Trials Manager, Principal Investigator and pharmaceutical sponsors and their representatives. The Administrative Coordinator will report directly to the Clinical Trials Manager and/or the Principal Investigator.
Tasks:
· Conduct clinical research recruitment in accordance with provincial and federal guidelines as well as pharmaceutical study protocol.
· Gain knowledge of each clinical trial protocol including procedures and documentation to ensure the safe and accurate conduct and recording of the study at Lynderm Research Inc.
· In collaboration with Principal Investigators, develop and utilize study specific documentation to ensure that data is recorded accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements (specifically for electronic data capture).
· Provide clinical and professional information to patients for the purpose of study enrollment.
· Screen/register only appropriate patients for clinical trials as per clinical trial eligibility criteria. Follow patients as per protocol and, where necessary, facilitate participant withdrawal from a study in order to ensure the patients best care and the effective achievement of the study aims.
· Provide ongoing advice and information to patients, be present at the signing of the patient/information consent form (PICF) and be actively involved in the ongoing informed consent process.
· Participate in clinical trial monitoring/auditing internally and externally as required in order to meet the regulatory and scientific requirements of each study. Work and cooperate with pharmaceutical company representatives when they come to monitor ongoing clinical trial data, internal company audits and external reviews.
· Maintain all forms of data collection systems used for current clinical trials including both paper and electronic. Both to be used in compliance with the data protection and privacy legislation.
· Work and cooperate with pharmaceutical company representatives when they come to monitor ongoing clinical trial data, internal company audits and external reviews.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) from a recognized, accredited university
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and patient education skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong time management capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly with medical documentation, abbreviations, reports, and patient education.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platforms considered an asset
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Experience with eCRF platforms considered an asset
- Passion for patient focused evidence-based medical care.
- High level of professionalism and competence in a clinical setting
- High level of proficiency in customer service
- A willingness to learn new techniques and develop procedural skills.
- Proficient computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an inter-disciplinary team as well as independently
Compensation:
- Remuneration will be assessed and offered based on education level, clinical experience, and applicable skillsets.
- Hourly base pay and vacation pay following a bi-weekly pay schedule
- Paid training and development with dermatology and industry partners, including practical learning alongside our physicians.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
