Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Technical Manager in the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit, Centre of Cancer Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 536966), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal (subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability).
The Centre of Cancer Medicine is a platform to facilitate the academic development of cancer medicine and oncology, and is created to foster collaboration among the cognate disciplines/(sub) specialties within the Centre of Cancer Medicine/ School of Clinical Medicine, and with other Schools/ Departments/ Institutes/ Hospitals/ Colleges. The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit is dedicated for the management, organization and conduction of oncology and related clinical research.
Applicants should possess a Master's degree in Sciences. They must have at least 5 years of clinical trial experience, a strong command of spoken and written English and preferably fluency in Cantonese, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, outstanding organizational and time management capabilities, and the ability to work independently as well as lead a team. Past clinical experience in a public hospital setting will be considered a distinct advantage.
The appointee’s scope of work includes, but is not limited to, providing strategic oversight and management of clinical trial operations for both investigator-initiated and sponsored studies, ensuring regulatory and ethics compliance, quality management, and full implementation of GCP standards. The appointee will lead site start-up, study feasibility assessments, contract and budget negotiations, and stakeholder engagement with sponsors, CROs, investigators, and hospital departments. Responsibilities also encompass leading the expansion of clinical trial operations to network hospitals, driving the overall growth of clinical research activities, and optimizing operational processes and standards of practice to enhance research output. Additionally, the appointee will supervise, mentor, and foster the professional development of research staff and study coordinators, oversee the unit’s financial operations and budget management to ensure long-term self-sustainability, and ensure the rigorous implementation of research protocols, quality of documentation, and accuracy of database records.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
The University only accepts online application at the University’s career stie (http://jobs.hku.hk) for the above post. Applicants should apply online, upload an up-to-date C.V. and at least one reference letter. Review of applications will start from August 24, 2026 and continue until August 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
