Research Administrator (Dunedin School of Medicine)

at  University of Otago

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE/KĀ PŪKEKA ME KĀ WHEAKO

You will have a sound administration experience, an understanding of the commercial clinical trials management environment and ability to acquire an understanding of regulations and policies.

Successful candidates will also have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes.
• Sustained experience in financial administration.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• A professional, accountable, service-oriented approach.
• The ability to contribute positively as part of a team.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships in a variety of situations and with a variety of individuals.
• The ability to accept and respond positively to change.
• An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its relevance to health outcomes for Māori in New Zealand.

As a Research Administrator you will provide effective and efficient clinical research administration support in the Gastroenterology Research Unit.
Your high-level support will enable our principal investigators, co-investigators, study coordinators and research nurses to maintain a successful research profile.

Key tasks of the role include:

• Ensuring the Unit operates efficiently and in compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Managing the portfolio of clinical trials, commercial and lead investigator projects, including all Health New Zealand - Southern project accounts.
• Acting as a liaison between trial participants, clinical research nurses and the broader research team.
• Organising, minuting and following up on weekly and monthly research team meetings.
• Liaising with international sponsor start-up teams, attending Investigator meetings, and initiation visits, as required.
• Overseeing preparation of all commercial clinical research trial budgets.
• Overseeing all financial aspects of the Gastroenterology Research Group account alongside the Gastroenterology Research Unit Manager, and all clinical research project accounts held by Health New Zealand – Southern.