Academic Associate

Job title: Academic Associate

Job description: The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University conducts over 100 clinical trials for adults with neurological disorders. The CRU invites applications for an Academic Associate (Junior Research Coordinator).

Specific duties include:
· Facilitate, coordinate, enhance and promote McGill’s research and development activities by coordinating and managing clinical trial projects at the Clinical Research Unit at the MNI
· Perform established clinical trial outcome measures including physical and cognitive assessments in numerous disease indications
· Ensure continuous support to Investigators/Physicians in the delivery of up-to-date activities and information, confirming priorities and timeframes of clinical trial subjects. Read and understand clinical trial protocols. In conjunction with medical staff, oversee medication infusions, monitor and record patient symptoms, collect and transcribe laboratory data
· Interpret information received on patients and select the most appropriate procedures and trials for performing the research and ethics administration activities. Ensure that the activities are performed in accordance with each individual clinical trial protocol and University and sponsors policies and procedures.
· Communicate information to medical staff, patients and pharmaceutical companies on new information pertaining to patients, changes to regimens, deadlines in terms of tests to be performed (i.e., CT scan, blood tests, etc), regulatory information, etc.
· Teach patients, researchers and nurses to follow protocol according to GCP guidelines.
· Provide information and advice to researchers on the preparation of the research information.
· 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 patient information pertaining to the study and is accountable for the follow-up of business.
· Oversee inventory of supplies needed for the clinical trial.
· Perform other administrative duties as required.

This position is a contract position for one (1) year, with possibility of renewal. The salary will commensurate with experience.

Education/Experience

Minimum qualifications: PhD, or; Master’s degree (applied) in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, or; B.Sc. of nursing.

Experience – minimum three (3) months in a clinical research setting.

Application Process
Letters of application should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to further diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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