Clinical Trial Coordinator

Aotearoa Clinical Trials; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aotearoa Clinical Trials (ACTT) is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Coordinator to join our team based at Middlemore Hospital. This role delivers cutting-edge clinical research alongside leading investigators, sponsors and participants.

You will coordinate day-to-day trial activities, manage participant recruitment and study milestones, ensure regulatory and ethical compliance, and maintain trial documentation.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Health Sciences or related field.
• Minimum two years' experience as a Clinical Trial Coordinator.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and systems.
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day delivery of clinical trials, ensuring protocol compliance.
• Oversee participant recruitment, milestones, documentation, and data collection.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, CROs and healthcare professionals.
• Support participants throughout their research journey.
• Participate in training for visits, vital signs, ECGs and handling Investigational Product.
• Maintain high-quality trial delivery and regulatory adherence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Written communication

Clear communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Tech literacy

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

MSc/PhD in Health Sciences

Job description

Are you an experienced Clinical Trial Coordinator looking to help improve health outcomes across Aotearoa?

Aotearoa Clinical Trials (ACTT) is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Coordinator to join our team based at Middlemore Hospital. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering cutting-edge clinical research while working alongside leading investigators, healthcare professionals, sponsors and participants.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy coordinating complex projects and are passionate about making a difference through research, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Description

As a Clinical Trial Coordinator you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of clinical trials, ensuring studies are conducted in accordance with protocols, regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines.

Working closely with investigators, sponsors, CROs and healthcare professionals, you will oversee participant recruitment, study milestones, trial documentation and data collection activities. You will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality trial delivery while supporting participants throughout their research journey. Training will be provided to conduct visits including taking vital signs, performing ECGs, managing Investigational Product and collecting data from participants.

This role is well suited to someone who is highly organised, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities, communicate complex information clearly and build effective working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• MSc or PhD in Health Sciences, Medical Sciences or a related scientific field
• Minimum two years' experience as a Clinical Trial Coordinator
• Strong aptitude for learning and using new technologies and systems
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capability
• A continuous learning mindset
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team