Research Coordinator

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Assists in protocol development, identifies or develops data collection methods and instruments, coordinates clinical studies and monitors collection and analysis of data.

2.Monitors data collection by Research Assistants and trains them in good data collection techniques.

3.Follows the National BioEthics (NCBE) and Saudi Food and Drug guidelines in registering and monitoring clinical trials.

4.Prepares study budget calculations.

5.Obtains information on clinical trial opportunities through networking, meeting attendance or publications of clinical study opportunities and promotes KKESH clinical research by sponsors and contract research organizations.

6.Ensures adequate protocols are prepared, departmental review is completed, regulatory approvals are obtained, and financial aspects of projects are set.

7.Oversees attending staff, residents, medical students, university students, other staff and volunteers involved in clinical research studies.

8.Prepares or assists in preparation of written protocols, proposals, reports, manuscripts, and abstracts for proposals to KKESH and internal/external funding agencies budget.

9.Serves as a liaison with Departments within KKESH conducting research and other research organizations collaborating with KKESH.

10.Performs all duties in a professional, effective and confidential manner

11.Performs all other duties as required or assigned.

Qualification

Education/ Licensure/ Professional Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science (e.g. Microbiology, Biology) Optometry, Nursing and, Pharmacy or Public Health from an accredited university with minimum of one (2) year experience working in related field (Essential).

OR,

Certification as a COT/COA with minimum of four (4) year experience working in clinical/ ophthalmic setting (Essential).

Certified and experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (Desirable).

Experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (Essential).

Education/ Licensure/ Professional Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science (e.g. Microbiology, Biology) Optometry, Nursing and, Pharmacy or Public Health from an accredited university with minimum of one (2) year experience working in related field (Essential).

OR,

Certification as a COT/COA with minimum of four (4) year experience working in clinical/ ophthalmic setting (Essential).

Certified and experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (Desirable).

Experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (Essential).