Clinical Research Coordinator 

The Sports Medicine team in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to join our research-driven and patient-focused team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact clinical and retrospective research in sports medicine, with a focus on shoulder instability, rotator cuff pathology, and hip arthroscopy. The successful candidate will play a central leadership role in the coordination and execution of
clinical studies, contributing to advancements in orthopedic and sports-related injury research.

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REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education (Required)
Master’s degree in a health-related field is required, with at least one year of relevant research
experience beyond graduate studies. PhD applicants with applicable experience are welcome.
Experience

• Prior experience in clinical research coordination, including grant writing, data management, or related tasks.

• Experience leading or independently managing clinical research and/or retrospective studies.

• Proficiency in research methodologies, including statistical analysis, ethics applications, and research protocol development.

• Familiarity with patient-centered research, research databases, and large-scale data management.

• Familiarity with clinical sports medicine studies is considered a strong asset.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS or equivalent).

• Skills in data mining, data management, and large database analysis preferred.

Publication Skills

• Experience in manuscript preparation and submission to peer-reviewed journals is preferred.

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JOB DESCRIPTION / TASKS

• ​Lead and coordinate prospective and retrospective clinical research studies in topics including shoulder instability, rotator cuff pathology, and/or hip arthroscopy.

• Oversee all ongoing clinical and funded research studies to ensure adherence to projecttimelines, study milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements.

• Monitor study progress, identify potential delays or barriers, and implement solutions tomaintain project momentum and compliance.

• Oversee data quality by managing data entry, developing data audits, and ensuring dataaccuracy and integrity.

• Prepare and submit ethics applications, renewals, and amendments as required.

• Maintain multiple clinical research databases, including patient demographics, clinicalassessments, surgical data, and outcomes.

• Coordinate research activities and research rotations for colleagues, students, and fellowswithin the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.

• Support grant applications and manuscript preparation for submission to peer-reviewedorthopedic journals.

• Serve as a central member of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing patient carethrough research.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• A copy of their most recent CV

• A cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position

• A sample of academic writing (e.g., a published paper or manuscript), if available

In addition, applicants must respond to the following screening questions in their application
email:
1. Do you have any clinical research experience? If yes, please specify the type of studies
and your role.
2. Do you have any grant writing experience? If yes, please specify your level of
involvement and outcomes.
3. Do you have any publication experience? If yes, please specify journals, authorship
position, and topic areas.
All required documents and responses must be submitted via email to:
hiring@drivanwong.com
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.

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