Career Opportunities

Project Executive, Site Management (at the rank of Technical Officer/Research Assistant I/II) in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref.: 532630)

The Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) is a leading clinical trials management platform established under The University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) and is dedicated to managing and facilitating international-standard clinical trials on new drugs, medical devices and medical technologies. HKU-CTC offers long-term development opportunities to passionate talents who are devoted to a career in the clinical trial profession.

Running a clinical study at a study site requires professional coordination and communication. HKU-CTC’s Site Management Unit (SMU) is a professional unit dedicated to facilitating the approval, logistics, financial management and administration for clinical studies at the project startup stage and throughout each project’s life cycle. We are seeking a high calibre talent to join our SMU as a Project Executive, Site Management. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support project feasibility assessment;
• Perform project logistics planning and coordination;
• Coordinate research ethics applications and submissions, and facilitate communication with research ethics committees;
• Execute project budget preparation, negotiation and project financial management activities;
• Assist in administration of clinical study contracts; and
• Communicate with research teams and internal/external collaborators.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Biological/Life Sciences or related disciplines;
• Effective coordination and problem-solving skills;
• Detail-minded and good sensitivity to numbers;
• Able to handle multiple concurrent tasks;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese (proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage).

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 1-year temporary basis or 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.  A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Appointment on 2-year fixed term basis will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Closes on July 25, 2025.