HiRO National Study Coordinator

Job Summary

HiRO National Study Coordinator (Staff - Non Union, M&P - AAPS Salaried, Research and Facilitation, Level

A). Department:
Krahn Laboratory, Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine. Compensation Range: $5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly. This is a leave replacement for a 1-year term duration.

Posting End Date:
February 20, 2026.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date:
April 2, 2027.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Reporting directly to Dr. Andrew Krahn and Dr. Zachary Laksman. Liaison with National HiRO coordinator, finance and biobank coordinator, and UBC and recruiting site coordinators.

• Writes standard protocols and procedures for the UBC cardiogenetics research program ().
• Documents research protocols, consents/assents and pertaining documents for research ethics board (REB) review.
• Coordinates the process of ethics submissions and maintenance of certification for research studies, clinical trials, grants and sub-studies.
• Drafts patient consent forms.
• Ensures regulatory documents are in order and updated as necessary.
• Coordinates contracts for studies and oversees data/sample sharing for the program (including 25 enrolling sites nationally).
• Writes materials for research reports for assigned projects as appropriate for funding agencies and donors.
• Coordinates logistics of study protocols with hospital departments i.e., lab, radiology, OR etc.
• Fosters and manages relationships between the scientific and operational teams of research projects and central UBC business units, such as Human Resources, Supply Management, Payroll, and Research Finance.
• Communicates with and supports site investigators and coordinators, collaborating in multicenter projects including clinical trials.
• Develops background materials and liaises with committee and study team members.
• Supports HiRO patient engagement and knowledge translation initiatives.

Lack of careful attention to regulatory guidelines and approvals could suspend Investigator/physician and hospital/University as a site for further clinical research and/or funding. The performance of research projects must strictly conform to appropriate regulations:

Note: This role works independently and reports to the PIs. May give direction and training to other staff and students.

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Bachelor’s degree, or recognized equivalent, in a health or science-related discipline. Minimum of three years’ experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in research planning/facilitation and clinical trials preferred. Familiarity with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements in an academic research setting. Training and certification in ICH/GCP guidelines (ACRP or SOCRA) are preferred, and certification with experience in the CIHR Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research
-Patient Engagement Framework (SPOR) as well as Knowledge Translation are considered a valuable asset. Ability to analyze and interpret data, determine implications, and provide recommendations.…