Career Opportunities

Technical Officer/Research Assistant I/II in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref.: 531602)

The Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) is a leading clinical trials management platform established under The University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) and is dedicated to managing and facilitating international-standard clinical trials on new drugs, medical devices and medical technologies. HKU-CTC offers long-term development opportunities to passionate talents who are devoted to a career in the clinical trial profession.

Running a clinical study at a study site requires professional coordination and communication. HKU-CTC’s Site Management Unit (SMU) is a professional unit dedicated to facilitating the approval, logistics, financial management and administration for clinical studies at the project startup stage and throughout each project’s life cycle. We are seeking a high calibre talent to join our SMU as a Project Executive, Site Management. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Comprehensive on-job training will be provided.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support project feasibility assessment;
• Perform project logistics planning and coordination;
• Coordinate research ethics applications and continuing submissions/communication with research ethics committees;
• Perform project budget preparation/negotiation and project financial management;
• Assist in administration of clinical study contracts; and
• Communicate with research teams and internal/external collaborators.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Biological/Life Sciences or related disciplines;
• Effective coordination and problem-solving skills;
• Detail-minded and good sensitivity to numbers;
• Able to handle multiple concurrent tasks;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese (proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will commence as soon as possible for one or two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. Appointment on two-year fixed term will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's career site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Closes on April 6, 2025.