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

Job Description:

Clinical Research Associate (at the rank of Technical Officer/Research Assistant I/II) in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref: 536596)

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.

Clinical studies are highly sophisticated, multi-disciplinary projects that require good planning, close monitoring and synchronization of research team members and activities. HKU-CTC’s Project Operations Unit (POU) is a professional unit dedicated to facilitating clinical study planning, performance and completion in compliance with international standards and in an efficient and high-quality manner. POU is seeking talents who are interested/experienced in practising the project management profession in clinical research. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided. Fresh graduates will also be considered.

Main Responsibilities:

• 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; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 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; and
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese (proficiency in Putonghua is a plus).

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. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. 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.

Application Procedure

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. Review of applications will start from July 9, 2026 and continue until July 23, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.