Clinical Trial Manager
Job Description
About the Role
Full Time, Permanent
As a Clinical Trial Manager, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of assigned clinical trials from post-award through to close-out. You'll act as the primary sponsor contact, leading cross-functional teams to deliver trials on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Research Manager, you'll play a key role in advancing global health through world-class clinical research.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical trials from post-award through close-out
- Manage trial timelines, budgets, and delivery plans
- Build strong relationships with sponsors, CROs, and vendors
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet trial milestones
- Identify, manage, and resolve trial risks and issues
- Monitor recruitment performance and participant outcomes
- Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements
- Track financial performance and manage budget variations
- Drive continuous improvement and quality initiatives
- Maintain audit readiness and trial documentation oversight
- Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you'll bring
- Relevant science or health-related degree
- Experience managing clinical trials or complex projects
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical research processes
- Experience working with sponsors, CROs, and vendors
- Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills
- Benefits
At NZCR, we invest in our people through
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Generous employee referral bonuses
Retail discounts and exclusive deals
Leadership development and learning pathways
AI tools and training to support your growth
Trans-Tasman career opportunities
Wellbeing and connectedness programmes
Generous leave benefits from day one
About NZCR
NZCR is New Zealand's leading early-phase clinical research organisation, with research units in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton. Formed through the merger of Auckland Clinical Studies and Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust, we have completed more than 750 clinical trials involving over 15,000 participants.
We are globally respected for advancing global health and partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to deliver world-class clinical research. Our people enjoy working here because we're united by a shared purpose, empowered to find better ways, and supported to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact on future healthcare.
Our Values: We Do What's Right | We're In It Together | We Strive for Excellence | We Find Better Ways
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