Technical Manager (to be seconded to GBAICTI as its Manager (Process Innovation & Optimization)) (Ref.: 531613) 

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. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 530889) need not re-apply. 

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 as soon as possible and continue until April 21, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.