Clinical Trials Manager

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

The Human Health Research Services Platform (HHRSP) is hosted by the Liggins Institute and provides a comprehensive range of services to support human health research across the University of Auckland including data services statistical support health economics research coordination follow-up research coordination digital support clinic space and nursing support.

The HHRSP and the Liggins Institute are seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to join their world-leading research centre. The position is a fixed-term part-time (0.5 FTE) (18.75 hours per week) role until 30 April 2027 to provide parental leave cover.

The responsibilities of the roles include:

• Acting as the main point of contact for the relevant studies and regularly communicating with the funders sites lead investigators sponsor and key stakeholders arranging and holding meetings as appropriate
• Oversee study-related activities including timelines milestones and specific requirements
• Ensure ethics and regulatory requirements are fulfilled and that all approvals and authorisations are secured
• Set up contracts manage payments of sites subcontractors service providers etc
• Write and submit progress/safety reports as and when required to ethics and regulatory bodies funder sponsor as applicable
• Perform site monitoring visits at participating centres according to Standard Operating Procedures ICH Good Clinical Practice and project-specific monitoring plans

For more information please view the position description.

He kōrero mōu  About you

Our ideal candidates will:

• Have a Bachelors Degree in a relevant area
• Have at least three years experience in a clinical trial/study environment
• Have experience in ethics regulatory requirements and ICH Good Clinical Practice
• Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills especially with multiple stakeholders
• Be able to demonstrate being highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Have experience in motivating others managing and meeting deadlines.

Mō tō mātou rōpū About the team

The Liggins Institute is a Large-Scale Research Institute at the University of Auckland. We are one of the worlds leading centres for research on fetal child and adolescent health and well-being nutrition development epigenetics and translational and implementation science. Our vision is a healthy start for a healthy life and our mission is to improve lifelong health through excellent research.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

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

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
• 6.75% superannuation scheme

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono  How to apply 

Applications should be submitted online before the closing date of 14th May 2026 and include an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

If you have any questions about this role please email Sarah Benge -  Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract