Clinical Research Associate (at the rank of Technical Officer/Research Assistant I/II)

The University of Hong Kong seeks a Clinical Research Associate to manage and monitor clinical studies, acting as a liaison between study centers, sponsors, and regulatory authorities. Key responsibilities include facilitating study planning, initiation, and progress tracking, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements. A Bachelor's degree in a related health or science field is required, with experience in clinical research operations being an advantage.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Act as a key contact person among clinical study centres, sponsoring companies, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders
• Facilitate the planning, initiation and monitoring of clinical studies throughout their project life cycles
• Assess the feasibility of clinical studies
• Support study planning, preparation and initiation (e.g. set study time plans/milestones, obtain ethics and regulatory approvals, import study products, communicate the central laboratory and logistic arrangements, and organize study initiation meetings)
• Monitor the progress and quality of study activities (both on-site at study centres and off-site via online electronic systems)
• Oversee study centres’ compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other research ethics and regulatory requirements, and write monitoring reports
• Assist in the proper closure of clinical studies
• Facilitate study audits and inspections when needed

• A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Health, Biological/Life Sciences, Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing or related disciplines
• Experience in clinical research operations and development with basic knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) will be considered an advantage
• Good interpersonal, communication, coordination, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality and compliance
• Detail-minded, able to multitask, and possess a strong sense of responsibility
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese (proficiency in Putonghua is a plus).
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 537269) need not re-apply.
• The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis or 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
• Appointment on 2-year fixed term basis will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.