Associate Study Coordinator

5 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand NZCR Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

Company Description

Established in 2020 through the merger of Auckland Clinical Studies (ACS) and Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust (CCST), NZCR is at the forefront of early-phase clinical research in New Zealand. With over 35 years of combined research excellence, we have successfully completed 750 trials involving 15,000 participants, showcasing our commitment to advancing medical research.

Our physician-led, world-class research units in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton conduct complex studies in both healthy participants and patient populations. Partnering with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, we deliver excellence in clinical research and explore potential new medicines. Recognizing the pivotal role of study participants, NZCR prioritizes their safety and comfort through detailed study information, expert clinical care, and comprehensive support services.

The Role

We are looking for an Associate Study Coordinator to join our Christchurchteam. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering clinical trials under the guidance of the Study Coordinator Team Lead. You will play a key role throughout the study lifecycle, ensuring each study is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and implement study protocols, ensuring milestones and recruitment targets are met
  • Ensure all activities comply with protocols, GCP, regulatory requirements, and NZCR SOPs
  • Act as liaison between investigators, participants, sponsors, CRAs, ethics committees, and internal teams
  • Support ethics and locality submissions, including HDEC and Māori Research Review processes
  • Manage study costs, participant reimbursements, and pass-through expenses in collaboration with Accounts
  • Identify, escalate, and mitigate study risks and issues
  • Supervise and support Research Assistants as required
  • Maintain accurate study documentation, Investigator Site Files, and delegation logs
  • Organise study meetings, training, and monitoring visits
  • Contribute to continuous quality improvement and uphold health and safety standards

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline
  • At least 1 year of experience related to clinical research or similar operational tasks

Essential Skills & Knowledge

  • Understanding of clinical research ethics, regulatory requirements, and GCP
  • Strong organisation and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively
  • Capable of supervising and mentoring junior team members when required
  • High attention to detail with strong documentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and networked computer systems

Additional Information

When you join us, we offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career development which include:

  • Boost Employee Benefits Programme: currently offering seventy-seven benefits, such as health insurance, gym memberships, discounts for Torpedo7 and more.
  • Engage in a vibrant workplace within a rapidly expanding company, providing opportunities for continuous learning, personal growth, and success.

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