Clinical Trials Manager

Job Description:

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 Bachelor's 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 world’s 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 - [email protected]. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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