Job Description

Job Title: Registered Dietitian (Clinical Research Coordinator)

We are looking for a Registered Dietitian Clinical Research Coordinator, who is deeply passionate about promoting awareness, education, and access to clinical research to diverse communities. This role, reporting to the Country Manager and Principal Investigators, is a hybrid position based primarily on-site, with remote delivery of personalized Lifestyle Counselling programs. The RD-CRC supports both site level trial activities for delegated responsibilities, including eligibility assessment, following participants through protocols, coordinating all aspects of research visits, managing IMP, and assessing nutritional needs, promoting healthy physical activity, and providing personalized Lifestyle Counseling to optimize nutritional status for study participants in sites across Canada.
Responsibilities

• Understand and follow institutional SOPs.
• Review and assess protocol (including amendments) for clarity and logistical feasibility.
• Ensure all training and study requirements are met prior to trial conduct.
• Discuss study medication, required procedures, eligibility criteria, and impact on office flow with Investigator and site staff.
• Assist with planning and creation of appropriate recruitment materials.
• Assist in the development of recruitment plans and obtain listings of potential candidates to contact from the subject database.
• Actively work with the recruitment team in calling and recruiting subjects.
• Attend Investigator meetings as required.
• Perform protocol mandated visits which may include providing personalized Lifestyle Management Counseling.
• Provide helpful materials to assist patients in achieving their nutritional and physical activity goals.
• Attend remote, video-assisted protocol visits, reviewing applicable study logs, collecting AE, Concomitant Medication changes, and completing eSource.
• Perform patient diet and nutritional education.
• Schedule study visits with study participants within protocol windows and contact with reminders.
• Coordinate and attend pre-study site visits, site initiation visits, and monitor visits with clinical staff and Sponsor/CRO representatives.
• Assist in the creation and review of source documents.
• Ensure adequate supplies have arrived on site for protocol initiation.
• Prioritize activities with specific regard to protocol timelines.
• Maintain adherence to Health Canada regulations and ICH guidelines in all aspects of conducting clinical trials.
• Maintain effective relationships with study participants and other personnel.
• Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients, sponsor representatives, investigators, and personnel.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Prescreen study candidates.
• Obtain informed consent per SOP.
• Complete visit procedures in accordance with protocol.
• Train others and complete basic clinical procedures, such as blood draws, vital signs, ECGs, etc.
• Review laboratory results, ECGs, and other test results for completeness and alert values, ensuring investigator review in a timely fashion.
• Identify adverse events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and promptly notify Principal Investigator and Sponsor where appropriate.
• Record data legibly and enter in real-time on paper or e-source documents.
• Accurately record study medication inventory, medication dispensation, and patient compliance.
• Resolve data management queries and correct source data within sponsor-provided timelines.
• Assist regulatory personnel with completion and filing of regulatory documents.

Essential Skills

• Registered Dietitian with proof of current provincial registration in one or more Canadian provinces.
• BSc in accredited Dietetics program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of community-based nutrition experience required, clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy preferred, willingness for training in phlebotomy required.
• Knowledge of federal clinical trial, healthcare, and privacy regulations.
• Strong understanding of good clinical practice (GCP).
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated abilities using clinical trials database, IVR systems, electronic data capture, MS Word, and Excel.
• Excellent professional writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong foundation in healthcare or clinical research preferred.
• Experience in medical and/or research fields preferred.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and leadership skills.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a positive attitude under pressure.
• High level of self-motivation and energy.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Ability to manage on-site event coordination and logistics.

Work Environment
Candidates must be willing to travel within their community and local geographic area. The amount of travel and remote work time will vary by assignment. Must have access to reliable, high-speed internet with a minimum of 100MB up and 15MB down and a 5 GHz router. Flexibility to work occasional weekends and/or after normal business hours will be required based on travel, community events, and other business needs. Must be able to travel via commercial airline and possess and maintain a valid Drivers License. Must have and maintain a safe driving record and show proof of valid vehicle insurance and registration if required. The role includes occasional extended periods of travel and desk work, and the ability to manage on-site event coordination and logistics is essential.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $65000.00/yr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Thunder Bay,ON.
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