Career Opportunities

Applications are invited for appointment as Administrative Assistant I (to be seconded to GBAICTI as its Director (Global Communications & Engagement)) (Ref.: 530888) 

The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute (GBAICTI) is a wholly-owned entity of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, positioning as a centralized clinical research facilitation platform with the mission and vision of creating and sustaining a thriving clinical research ecosystem and energizing the development of a healthy and wealthy society through biomedical innovation, research, translation and development in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) is appointed as the operator of GBAICTI. We are seeking a high calibre talent to join the operation team as Director (Global Communications & Engagement).

Main Responsibilities:

• Report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and supervise the Office of Global Communications & Engagement (OGCE);
• Formulate and direct the implementation of strategies on global communication with professional communities in clinical research and biomedical development and on involvement and engagement of the local public;
• Facilitate partnership and collaboration with the biomedical industry;
• Build and maintain professional networks in various clinical specialty areas to enhance collaboration in clinical research;
• Develop and manage a clinical research portal, corporate websites and social media channels to facilitate communication with stakeholders including investigators and clinical research professionals, the biomedical industry and the public;
• Organize professional conferences, symposia, forums, seminars and exhibitions to facilitate professional knowledge exchange;
• Support the CEO in exercising corporate governance and compliance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Holder of a bachelor’s degree;
• A minimum of 10 aggregate years of supervisory experience, acquired in the last 20 years;
• Solid experience in corporate communications, new media and/or event management, preferably in the clinical research industry;
• Knowledge in clinical research (including research ethics and good clinical practice) is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in common office applications (e.g. MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Hands-on experience in project management, database, graphic design and multimedia applications (e.g. MS Project, Access, Visio, Photoshop, Illustrator and VSDC) is an added advantage;
• Commitment to quality, integrity, confidentiality and compliance;
• Excellent leadership, organizational, project management and problem-solving skills;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholders management skills;
• Detail-minded, able to handle multiple concurrent tasks and self-motivated;
• A good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including both Cantonese and Putonghua).

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from January 22, 2025 and continue until February 8, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.