Clinical Research Lead

**Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland**

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 4,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers. We are committed to improving the health of our local, national and global communities through excellence in teaching, research, service and engagement.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

The Neurogenetic clinical research program is part of the Centre for Brain Research. The team consists of Investigators/Research Fellows, Nurses, Coordinators, Physiotherapists and a Research Assistant. We conduct a variety of pharmaceutical, interventional and natural history studies for participants with conditions including ataxia, muscular dystrophies and spinal muscular atrophy. The research is completed in collaboration with partners internationally or developed by investigations within the Neurogenetic research team. Our transdisciplinary research involves collaboration with Audiology, Speech Science and Vision Science.
**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

The position of **Clinical Research lead** is an excellent opportunity to deliver effective team and project management across numerous exciting clinical research studies in Neurogenetic disorders.

The varied operational activities include:

- Provide mentoring and direction for professional staff
- Operational coordination of all aspects of particular clinical research studies
- Support the Principal Investigator to ensure studies are conducted to meet the requirements of protocols, scientific, ethical, and other relevant standards
- Manage ongoing relationships with external partners
- Take responsibility for all aspects of participating site involvement in multicentre studies, both nationally and internationally
- Manage ongoing relationships with external partners

**This is a part time, (0.8FTE, 30 hours per week), 12-month fixed term parental leave cover.**

Remuneration: $89,201 - $102,900 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.
**Qualifications** He kōrero mōu | About you**

We are seeking someone with a**relevant tertiary qualification (medicine, science, nursing, public health, genetic counselling, allied health, social work, or education) and a certification/qualification in good clinical practice (GCP) who has a minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical research.
**Additional Information** Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information,please visit Staff Benefits.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Applications must be submitted online, by the **closing date of 1st February 2025** to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

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