Company Description The Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences (FMLS) at Sunway University aims to be a leading provider of healthcare and life sciences education, with a strong emphasis on research and service excellence. Established in 2021, FMLS brings together academic departments and research centres from the former School of Health and Medical Sciences and School of Science and Technology. It now comprises four Schools (Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Psychology), three Departments (Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Medicine and Surgery, and Medical Education), and three Research Centres. These units collaborate to advance multidisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement in health and life sciences. FMLS offers an environment where professionals can contribute to impactful clinical research and education.
Role Description The Clinical Study Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing day-to-day activities of clinical research studies conducted within the Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences. This contract, on-site role based in Kelang includes coordinating participant recruitment and screening, arranging study visits, and ensuring informed consent procedures are properly followed. The coordinator will maintain accurate study documentation, manage case report forms, and support data collection and entry in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines. The role involves liaising with investigators, clinical staff, and research teams to ensure timelines are met, regulatory and institutional requirements are satisfied, and study materials and supplies are available. The Clinical Study Coordinator will also assist with monitoring study compliance, preparing reports, and contributing to continuous quality improvement of research processes.
Qualifications
- Strong clinical research coordination skills, including familiarity with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ethical guidelines for human subject research.
- Competence in data management and documentation, including accurate record-keeping, use of electronic data capture systems, and basic data quality control.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with investigators, clinical teams, participants, and administrative staff.
- Organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple studies or tasks, prioritize workloads, and meet project deadlines.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address operational issues and support continuous improvement in clinical study workflows.
- Relevant academic background, such as a degree in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, psychology, or a related health or life sciences field.
- Previous experience in clinical research, hospital or clinical settings, or academic research environments is an advantage.
- Comfort with standard office and research software, and willingness to learn new tools required for study coordination.
- Commitment to ethical conduct, participant safety, and confidentiality, aligned with institutional and regulatory standards.