Clinical Trial Software Developer

Position Summary

The role supports the operation and use of the software but does not involve making independent clinical decisions or modifying clinical recommendations outside approved study procedures. The software provides dextrose or insulin recommendations to the clinical team based on information processed by the system.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain the user interface for software used during a Phase 1 clinical trial.
• Work with clinical, research, and technical team members to ensure the interface is clear, reliable, and consistent with study requirements and clinical workflows.
• Implement interface features, perform functional and usability testing, resolve software issues, and support software releases.
• Provide technical support to the clinical team during the trial, including on-site and remote support, software installation, assistance with software use, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare user guides, training materials, and other supporting documentation, and participate in training sessions and trial‑readiness activities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" – paid days off between the St‑Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Eligibility and Requirements

To work at McGill University, applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English is required. McGill University is an English‑language university where day‑to‑day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0‑4.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 3 Years of related experience.

Job Details

Job Profile: MPEX-IST2R – Research Software Development – Professional
Hours per Week: 20 (Part time)
Supervisor: Associate Professor
Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 04) $66,190.00 – $82,740.00 – $99,290.00
Position End Date (If applicable): 2026‑09‑30
Deadline to Apply: 2026‑07‑20

Equal Opportunity Statement

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self‑identify.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].