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Job Number #176382 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator, Dental with a strong background in dentistry and a passion for scientific research. The Research Coordinator will coordinate oral care clinical trials, support clinical data integrity management, support regulatory compliance, handle departmental administration, oversee facility maintenance, and ensure constant audit readiness. This position offers exceptional exposure to global partners, advanced clinical trial methodologies, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Study Execution, Clinical Operations & Subject Management

• Study Execution: Participate in the end-to-end execution and daily management of internal and external clinical studies.
• Participant Recruitment & Screening: Identify, screen, and enroll eligible study participants according to protocol criteria.
• Informed Consent Process: Facilitate the informed consent process under PI supervision, ensuring participants are properly informed and documentation is accurately completed.
• Safety & Adverse Event Tracking: Monitor study subjects, record adverse events (AEs) or protocol deviations, and report them promptly.
• Investigational Product Handling: Manage clinical test products, including secure storage, accountability, and proper dispensation.

2. Data Integrity, Quality Assurance & Scientific Reporting

• Data Integrity & Quality Assurance: Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in data collection, electronic data entry (CRFs/EDC), and data management.
• Reporting & Dissemination: Assist in compiling clinical trial data, populating Case Report Forms (CRFs/EDC), and organizing study documentation for reports and presentations.

3. Operations, Administration & Facility Maintenance

• Departmental Administrative Activities: Execute day-to-day administrative and financial operations for the unit, including raising, and tracking Purchase Order requests, verifying study invoices against payment milestones, and assisting with operational budget tracking. Facilitate the drafting, processing, and execution of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), service contracts, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in close collaboration with internal teams. Serve as the primary liaison for third-party vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of research services and clinical supplies.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure clinical facilities, testing equipment, and workspaces are properly calibrated, operational, and maintained per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Audit Readiness & Site Compliance: Maintain continuous site inspection and audit readiness in strict adherence to Quality & Safety standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and corporate policies.

4. Regulatory Compliance & Collaboration

• Regulatory & GCP Compliance: Maintain Trial Master Files (TMF) and coordinate submissions/approvals with Institutional Ethics Committees (IEC/IRB).
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment across cross-functional R&D and business units.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

What You Will Learn & Career Growth Opportunities

• Functional Linkages & Corporate R&D: Gain a complete view of corporate R&D and global technology integration.
• Operational Excellence: Build advanced capabilities in clinical trial execution, site management, and facility maintenance.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Receive structured coaching on technical rigor and soft skills.
• Quality & Safety Rigor: Master Colgate's premier Quality & Safety principles to ensure safe workplaces and audit-ready research environments.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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