Medical Research jobs in Montréal, QC

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Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Unit Manager, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Administer clinical trial screening activities across multiple sites (e.g. ophthalmology clinic, radiology clinic, assessments at the Glen site, etc.) to ensure timely patient enrollment and alignment with project goals.

2. Oversee recruitment efforts by serving as first point of contact for recruitment activities, including identifying eligible participants, performing chart reviews, and completing the informed consent process in collaboration with treating teams.

3. Support study pre-activation activities and all ongoing activities by coordinating logistics such as vendor scheduling, calendar building, monitor visits, and preparation of regulatory and study binders.

4. Collect and transcribe clinical and cognitive outcome assessments, patient-reported outcomes, and laboratory data; enter and verify data in sponsor platforms in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

5. Submit and maintain ethics applications, amendments, and renewals in our research platform, ensuring compliance with REB, institutional, and sponsor requirements.

6. Liaise with physicians, nurses, laboratory staff, vendors, and sponsors to communicate study-related updates, patient eligibility, and protocol changes in a timely manner.

7. Participate in internal and external meetings and act as liaison between the sponsor, research team, and participants.

8. Track and report recruitment metrics and ensure documentation of protocol deviations, adverse events, and investigator oversight is complete and up to date.

9. Facilitate knowledge transfer when work needs to be redistributed across the team. -

10. Assist with supply shipment coordination, and other administrative tasks based on specific needs directly related to the studies

11. Perform study specific assessments and the related training, including proper setup, administration, and documentation as required and determined by the study protocol.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Undergraduate Degree (Biology or Sciences). Fluent in French and English 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. Flexibility to work in different disease areas required, as operationally needed.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of 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 .

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DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /

(MUNACA Level H) $33.05 - $40.97

33.75 (Full time)

Clinical Research Unit Manager

2027-10-12

2026-11-18