Assistant Registrar (to be seconded to GBAICTI as its Vice President
(Process Innovation & Optimization))
The University of Hong Kong
Apply now Ref.: 530867
Work type: Full-time
Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000)
Categories: Professional & Management
Hong Kong
Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Registrar (to be
seconded to GBAICTI as its Vice President (Process Innovation &
Optimization)) (Ref.: 530867)
The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute (GBAICTI) is a
wholly-owned entity of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region, positioning as a centralized clinical research facilitation platform
with the mission and vision of creating and sustaining a thriving clinical
research ecosystem and energizing the development of a healthy and wealthy
society through biomedical innovation, research, translation and development
in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The University of Hong Kong Li
Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) is appointed as the operator of
GBAICTI. We are seeking a high calibre talent to join the operation team as
Vice President (Process Innovation & Optimization).
Main Responsibilities:
Report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and supervise the Office of
Research Process Innovation & Optimization (OPIO);
Formulate and direct the implementation of strategies to establish a
centralized coordination platform in collaboration with stakeholders
(e.g. Hospital Authority, public and private hospitals/medical
institutions, clinical trials centres and the biomedical industry) for
facilitating clinical research in Hong Kong;
Perform continuing evaluation of the clinical research ecosystem and
formulate and implement process innovation and optimization strategies
(including but not limited to digitalization strategies) for
facilitating clinical research in Hong Kong and GBA, such as in the
domains of research ethics review and oversight, research project
contracting and financial management, participants recruitment and
informed consent, clinical research operations and implementation,
research data governance, source records management, quality management,
and facilitation of monitoring, auditing and regulatory inspections;
Promote quality enhancement and recognition of public and private
hospitals/medical institutions in Hong Kong (e.g. by facilitating
applications for accreditation as clinical trial institutions by the
National Medical Products Administration (NMPA));
Support the CEO in exercising corporate governance and compliance;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Holder of a bachelor's degree (preferably with a higher degree) in
medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology, life sciences or related subjects;
A minimum of 10 aggregate years of professional and supervisory experience
in the clinical research profession, acquired in the last 20 years;
Good knowledge and experience in clinical research operations and
processes, regulatory requirements and industrial standards;
Solid track records in leading process optimization in biomedical
enterprises, contract research organizations or clinical research
institutions;
Proficiency in common office applications (e.g. MS Office including Word,
Excel and PowerPoint); Hands-on experience in project management and
database applications (e.g. MS Project, Access and Visio) is an added
advantage;
Commitment to quality, integrity, confidentiality and compliance;
Excellent leadership, organizational, project management and problem-
solving skills;
Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholders management skills;
Detail-minded, able to handle multiple concurrent tasks and self-
motivated;
A good command of spoken and written English and Chinese; Proficiency in
Putonghua is an added advantage.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The
appointment will commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis
with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement
benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, with the possibility of
renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Housing
benefits will be provided as applicable.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants
should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will
start from January 22, 2025 and continue until February 8, 2025 , or
until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
Advertised: Jan 9, 2025 (HK Time)
Applications close: Feb 8, 2025 (HK Time)
Apply now
