Clinical Research Coordinator, Dental – Colgate-Palmolive

Clinical Research Coordinator, Dental – Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator, Dental (Third-Party Payroll) for its R&D operations in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The role is focused on coordinating oral care clinical trials, participant management, clinical data integrity, regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
Candidates with a BDS degree and 1–2 years of active clinical dental practice are eligible for this opportunity.
The position offers exposure to clinical research, global R&D collaboration, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial methodologies and cross-functional operations.

Colgate-Palmolive Clinical Research Coordinator – Dental

Job Details

• Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
• Position: Clinical Research Coordinator, Dental (Third-Party Payroll)
• Job Number: 176382
• Department: Research & Development
• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Work Mode: On-site
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Payroll: Third-Party Payroll
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Posting Start Date: 27 September 2026
• Relocation Assistance: Not offered

Clinical Research Coordinator – Study Execution & Clinical Operations

The Clinical Research Coordinator will support the end-to-end execution and daily management of internal and external clinical studies related to oral care.

Participant Recruitment & Screening

• Identify, screen and enroll eligible study participants according to protocol criteria.
• Facilitate the informed consent process under Principal Investigator supervision.
• Ensure participants are properly informed and documentation is accurately completed.
• Monitor study subjects and record adverse events (AEs) or protocol deviations.
• Report safety events and protocol deviations promptly.

Investigational Product Handling

• Manage clinical test products.
• Ensure secure storage and accountability of clinical test products.
• Support proper dispensation of investigational or clinical test products.

Data Integrity & Quality Assurance

Clinical Data Management

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of clinical trial data.
• Perform electronic data entry using CRFs/EDC.
• Support clinical data management activities.
• Assist in compiling clinical trial data and organizing study documentation.

Scientific Reporting

• Support preparation of clinical trial reports and presentations.
• Populate Case Report Forms (CRFs/EDC).
• Maintain study-related documentation according to applicable requirements.

Operations & Administrative Responsibilities

Departmental Administration

The Clinical Research Coordinator will support day-to-day administrative and financial operations, including:

• Raising and tracking Purchase Order requests.
• Verifying study invoices against payment milestones.
• Supporting operational budget tracking.
• Assisting with Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs).
• Supporting processing and execution of service contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Coordinating with internal teams for study-related agreements and documentation.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

• Serve as a primary liaison for third-party vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinate timely delivery of research services and clinical supplies.
• Support vendor-related activities associated with clinical research operations.

Facility Maintenance & Audit Readiness

Facility and Equipment Management

• Ensure clinical facilities and testing equipment remain operational.
• Ensure workspaces are properly maintained.
• Support calibration and maintenance of testing equipment according to SOPs.

Audit & Site Compliance

• Maintain continuous inspection and audit readiness.
• Follow Quality & Safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and corporate policies.

Regulatory Compliance & Clinical Research

Regulatory and GCP Activities

• Maintain Trial Master Files (TMF).
• Coordinate submissions and approvals with Institutional Ethics Committees (IEC/IRB).
• Follow applicable regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Support compliance throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D and business units.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams, external vendors and other stakeholders.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry (BDS) from a recognized institution.

Clinical Experience

• 1–2 years of post-degree experience in active clinical dental practice.

Research Background

Prior exposure to any of the following is a strong advantage:

• Dental research
• Clinical trials
• Basic research
• Academic research projects

Regulatory & Quality Knowledge

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Regulatory requirements
• Ethical guidelines
• IEC/IRB requirements
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills
• Clinical research coordination
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to manage departmental administration
• Facility maintenance and audit-readiness activities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with electronic data management systems
• Familiarity with relevant software suites
• Flexibility to meet clinical trial requirements
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Eligible Qualification Courses

BDS | Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

The role provides exposure to:

• Corporate R&D and global technology integration
• Clinical trial execution
• Clinical research operations
• Site management
• Facility maintenance
• Clinical data integrity
• Quality and Safety systems
• Audit-ready research environments
• Global R&D collaboration
• Technical and professional mentorship

Location & Work Environment

Job Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Work Mode: On-site

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% of working time.

The position requires flexibility in working hours according to clinical trial requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official Colgate-Palmolive careers portal:

Apply for Clinical Research Coordinator, Dental – Colgate-Palmolive

Job Number: 176382

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