Clinical Study Coordinator - Clinical Trials

Lakeland Clinical Trials Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

parking facilities

Collaborative team environment

Central Hamilton facility

Job summary

Lakeland Clinical Trials Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a Clinical Study Coordinator to support the delivery of clinical trials. The role involves working directly with patients under the direction of a Principal Investigator, ensuring adherence to protocol and regulatory standards, and coordinating with sponsors and laboratories.

The successful candidate may have a background in clinical research, science, healthcare or nursing, with training provided for the right person.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research preferred but not necessary.
• Background in science, healthcare and nursing.
• Confidence learning new software systems.
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working in fast-paced work environment.
• Self-managing and ability to handle pressure to meet trial related deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking study related tasks in line with protocol and ICH-GCP guidelines and relevant policies.
• Ensuring procedural aspects of the studies (standards of care, informed consent) are carried out to a high standard.
• Assisting with ethics process as required.
• Liaising with trial participants, sponsors, local labs and stakeholders.
• Participating in development of study guidelines for conduct.
• Assessing patient eligibility for trials.
• Providing care and coordination of participants at every stage of the clinical trial journey.
• Drug accountability and ensuring supplies are stored.
• Laboratory sample handling.
• Performing protocol procedures (e.g., interviewing participants, taking vitals, ECGs) under supervision.
• Completing all administrative requirements to a high standard.

Skills

Clinical research

Healthcare background

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Self-management

Problem solving

Job description

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Clinical Study Coordinator - Clinical Trials

Lakeland Clinical Trials Waikato – Hamilton, North Island

Looking for an exciting and meaningful career opportunity in Hamilton? We have an opportunity at Momentum Clinical Research Waikato for a clinical trial Study Coordinator.

The role will likely suit someone with a background in clinical research, science, healthcare and/or nursing, but we are open to providing training to the right candidate.

About the Business

We are an established clinical research site and part of the largest full phase clinical trial network in Australia and New Zealand. You will be a part of a great team involved in medical oversight of clinical trial participants. We are based in a multidisciplinary building in Central Hamilton with a GP practice, a pharmacy, dental, and podiatry clinics.

About the Role

The role will involve working as part of a collaborative team under the direction of a Principal Investigator to support the delivery of clinical trials. The Study Coordinator is a specialised role that involves working directly with patients. Duties will include:

Undertaking study related tasks in line with protocol and ICH-GCP guidelines and relevant policies.

Ensuring procedural aspects of the studies e.g. standards of care, informed consent are carried out to a high standard.

Assisting with ethics process as required.

Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including the trial participants, research sponsors, local labs.

Participating in the development of study guidelines for study conduct.

Assessing patient eligibility for trials.

Providing care and coordination of participants at every stage of the clinical trial journey.

Drug accountability and ensuring supplies are stored.

Laboratory sample handling.

Performing specific protocol procedures such as interviewing participants, taking vital signs, and performing ECGs etc. as required or under supervision.

Completing all administrative requirements to a high standard.

Skills and Experience

• Previous clinical research experience preferred but not necessary.
• Background in science, healthcare and or/nursing.
• Confidence learning new software systems.
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working in fast-paced work environment.
• Self-managing and ability to handle pressure to meet trial related deadlines.

Benefits

• Be involved in advancing medical research and working with global leaders in the pharmaceutical industry.
• On-the-job training.
• Based in a purpose‑built, modern and spacious facility.
• Off‑road car parking.
• Close‑knit and supportive team.