JOB DESCRIPTION:
An immediate full-time position (35 hours/week) is available in the research laboratory of Dr.
Mark Eisenberg, at the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology of the Lady Davis Institute (Jewish
General Hospital, Montreal, QC). Dr. Mark J. Eisenberg’s research focuses on the primary and
secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, with topics ranging from interventional
cardiology to broad public health issues such as smoking and obesity. His latest randomized
controlled trial, the Aggressive Smoking Cessation Therapy Among People at Elevated
Cardiovascular Risk (ASAP) Trial, is a multi-centre clinical trial that assesses the efficacy, safety,
and tolerability of aggressive smoking cessation therapy among people at elevated cardiovascular
risk.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
o Oversee implementation of the ASAP Trial protocol at the study sites
o Ensure compliance with ethical standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and
institutional policies
o Liaise with investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies to facilitate smooth trial
operations
o Monitor enrollment targets and retention strategies to ensure timely completion of
recruitment
o Coordinate submission of amendments, progress reports, and other regulatory
documentation
- Day-to-day coordination of the ASAP Trial
o Act as first line of contact for site study coordinators, investigators, and other site staff
o Manage the receiving and shipment of study drug and other study supplies
o Review submitted CRFs and coordinate appropriate site payments
o Track study timelines, budget and prepare periodic newsletters
o Recruit patients, preform patient follow-up and data entry
o Prepare for and support monitoring visits and audits
o Train and supervise research assistants or other support staff involved in the trial
o Maintain study supplies and ensure readiness of materials for each visit
o Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing process improvements
o Assist with data cleaning and query resolution in collaboration with the data management
team
o Performing administrative duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related discipline
- Experience in clinical research is an asset
- Strong writing and communication skills in both English and French
- Excellent interpersonal abilities and team collaboration skills
- Commitment to the role for a minimum of 2 years
