Research Physician - Sub Investigator

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Liver Research Unit at Te Toka Tumai Auckland, seeks an experienced Research Physician to support delivery of liver-related clinical trials. You will contribute to trials, oversee patient care, and ensure participant safety in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

This role involves recruitment, study governance, and engagement with international sponsors, advancing patient care across Aotearoa New Zealand while upholding equity and Good Clinical

Qualifications

• Registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand with current practising certificate.
• FRACP qualification is preferred.
• Good understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines (GCP).
• Substantial post-graduate clinical experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work outside usual hours when necessary.
• Experience with site-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit and screen patients and volunteers in clinical trials.
• Ensure the rights, privacy and safety of participants.
• Provide medical support as investigator for assigned trials.
• Maintain currency of study training and GCP certifications.
• Coordinate with research nurses, coordinators and investigators.
• Draft clinical letters for visits and follow-up.
• Monitor trial-related issues and communicate with staff.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Independent work

Clinical research

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

NZ Medical Council registration

FRACP preferred

Tools

Site software

Job description

• 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

The primary purpose of the role is to:

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: ADHB25349

Location:

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Transplants