Clinical Research Program Manager Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Closing date:  Hiring multiple candidates - Will remain open until suitable candidate found

Salary:  Commensurate with experience

Benefits:  Health/dental plan, employee & family assistance program, retirement plan, perks

Start Date:  Sep/Oct 2026

Primesite Research is an Integrative Site Network and a Clinical Trials Consultancy group based out of Western Canada.  We conduct phase I, II, III, IV clinical trials in various clinical areas.  We are seeking a research coordinator for our growing site network.  Are you looking for an interesting, challenging, clinical research position? Do you like to work on innovative projects involving exciting, cutting edge new drugs in different study populations? Do you thrive working in a team atmosphere?  If you can answer yes to these questions, then you may be the person we are looking for to join our Team.  In this position, the research coordinator will work under the supervision of research manager to fulfill clinical trials related responsibilities and ensure that each study progresses efficiently.  You would work with a team of physicians and other research personnel to conduct clinical studies in patients. This position requires frequent contact with physicians, other clinical staff and study participants.  

Key Responsibilities:

a) Study Participants Management

• Recruit, consent and screen potential study participants
• Perform study specific assessments
• Organize ongoing patient follow-up, including arranging lab work, procedures, and study visits
• Educate and advise patients regarding protocol requirements, study medications, treatment schedule, the use of data collection tools 

b) Protocol Management

• Ability to review, become knowledgeable about, and adhere to clinical research protocols
• Maintain trial related documents in regulatory/study binder
• Correspond with sponsors
• Develop excellent study specific work files and document information precisely
• Organize and prepare charts/case report forms/remote data entry for study visits
• Conduct daily aspects of the trials according to defined study protocols
• Organize and maintain project/task management system and clinical trials management system (CTMS)
• Recognize and maintain confidential information
• Ensure that all aspects of study are performed within International Council on Harmonization (ICH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and National Institute of Health (NIH) guidelines
• Coordinate with radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, health records, and nursing as needed by specific protocols
• Communicate study procedures to clinical and research personnel, and provide ongoing in-servicing and support to other staff when required
• Participate in sponsor site visits, regular monitoring visits and study conference calls
• Report adverse events promptly and accurately
• Work effectively with a study research assistant and delegate appropriate responsibilities to keep multiple studies running smoothly and efficiently

Required Skills for Success:

• Undergraduate degree required, patient interaction and clinical trials experience are preferred (other education with clinical research experience will be considered)
• 2-3 years of coordinating clinical trials/research studies and proven project management experience
• Must be comfortable interacting directly with patients
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word and Excel) and Google Apps (Docs and Sheets) required
• Tech savvy, willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, and ability to proficiently use required technologies and applications: online software including for meetings, training, timesheets, project/task management, document management and CTMS
• Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), problem solving and interpersonal skills in dealing with co-workers, clinicians and study participants
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Ability to be flexible, multitask and work well under pressure
• Ability to effectively coordinate simultaneous projects and successfully prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently and in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, and GCP and ICH guidelines
• Self-directed, highly self-motivated, enthusiastic and honest in the performance of all responsibilities
• Willingness to further professional knowledge by reading journals/books and attending rounds, training programs as necessary 
• Own transportation and valid driver's license required as travel to other sites may be necessary

If you are selected for the next step in the interview process, you will be asked to submit a short one-way video application.