Research Physician - Sub Investigator

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking an experienced Research Physician to support nationally and internationally sponsored clinical trials in the Liver Research Unit. You will contribute to cutting-edge liver research and patient care, collaborating with research nurses, coordinators and principal investigators.

The role focuses on trial delivery, participant safety, and governance, with opportunities to engage with international sponsors and investigator meetings

Qualifications

• Substantial post-graduate clinical experience
• Experience supporting clinical trials and research governance
• Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support as an investigator for assigned clinical trials in the Liver Research Unit
• Recruit, screen and ensure rights and safety of trial participants
• Draft clinical letters for patient study visits and coordinate study-related communications
• Keep study staff informed on protocol deviations and action items

Education

Medical Council of New Zealand registration

FRACP qualification preferred

Job description

Permanent Full-time 1 FTE role

Join a supportive and collaborative team

Work at the forefront of clinical research

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Liver Research Unit at Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking an experienced and motivated Research Physician to join our growing clinical research team. In this role, you will contribute to cutting-edge liver research by supporting the delivery of nationally and internationally sponsored clinical trials, helping to shape future treatments and improve outcomes for patients living with liver disease.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical innovation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, research nurses, clinical research coordinators, and principal investigators. No two days are the same, as you support participant recruitment, oversee study-related clinical care, contribute to trial governance, and ensure the highest standards of participant safety and Good Clinical Practice.

You will have the opportunity to engage with international study sponsors, attend investigator meetings and study initiation visits, and play a key role in advancing research that directly impacts patient care across Aotearoa New Zealand. Working within a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll help drive excellence in clinical research while contributing to Health New Zealand's commitment to equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and improving health outcomes for all communities.

About this role

• Provide medical support as an investigator to investigator/principal investigator(s) for assigned clinical trials within the Liver Research Unit, as needed. This includes maintaining currency of study training with new amendments, current GCP certification/recertification, and all study delegation required documents.
• In this role, you will Identification, recruitment and screening of patients and volunteers participating in clinical trials. Ensure the rights, privacy and safety and well-being of all clinical trial participants are protected.
• Writing or dictation of clinical letters for all patient study visits attended.
• Regularly update of study-related problems and any action taken for the relevant Research Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Manager.

About you

• A commitment to biculturalism
• Registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with current practising certificate and professional indemnity cover
• FRACP qualification is preferred
• Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice guidelines (ICH/GCP)
• Must have substantial post-graduate clinical experience
• Reasonable clinical experience with pertinent site software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational skills able to work to timeframes and deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Flexibility to work outside of usual hours when necessary.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.