Technical Manager (to be seconded to GBAICTI as its Manager (Process
Innovation & Optimization))
The University of Hong Kong
Apply now Ref.: 530889
Work type: Full-time
Department: Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (20000)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support
Hong Kong
Technical Manager (to be seconded to GBAICTI as its Manager (Process
Innovation & Optimization)) (Ref.: 530889)
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
Manager (Process Innovation & Optimization).
Main Responsibilities:
Report to the Vice President (Process Innovation & Optimization) and
support the management and operation of the Office of Research Process
Innovation & Optimization (OPIO);
Support the formulation and 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;
Support continuing evaluation of the clinical research ecosystem 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;
Support the promotion of 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));
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Holder of a bachelor's degree in medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology, life
sciences or related subjects;
A minimum of 5 years of experience in the clinical research profession;
Good knowledge and experience in clinical research operations and
processes, regulatory requirements and industrial standards;
Experience in process optimization in biomedical enterprises, contract
research organizations or clinical research institutions is a definite
advantage;
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;
Good organizational, project management and problem-solving skills;
Good interpersonal and communication 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 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of
renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.
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)
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