Clinical Trial Assistant - Mandarin or English Speaking

About the Role

Full Time, Fixed-Term 4-5 Months

As a Clinical Trial Assistant, you'll provide vital operational and administrative support to our clinical trial teams, helping ensure studies are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with research protocols. Working closely with Clinical Trial Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers, you'll support participant activities, trial documentation, and day-to-day study operations that contribute to advancing global health.

Key Responsibilities

Support participant screening, scheduling, and trial activities

Prepare and maintain trial documentation and records

Provide day-to-day support to trial teams and participants

Coordinate operational and logistical trial requirements

Maintain accurate data and ensure audit-ready files

Track trial activities and support quality processes

Assist participant management throughout active studies

Support multiple clinical trials as organisational needs require

Follow established protocols and regulatory requirements

Contribute to smooth and efficient trial delivery

Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

Relevant science or health-related qualification

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Ability to work in a structured environment

Confidence managing multiple priorities

Eagerness to learn and grow in clinical research

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. With more than 35 years of combined research excellence, we've completed over 750 clinical trials involving 15,000 participants.

We are globally respected for advancing global health and partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help bring potential new medicines to the world. Our people enjoy working here because they're supported to learn, encouraged to collaborate, and empowered to make a meaningful difference through research.

Our Values: We Do What's Right | We're In It Together | We Strive for Excellence | We Find Better Ways

Why Join Us?

Whether you're looking to start your career in clinical research or build on your existing science background, this is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced research professionals while contributing to studies that have a real impact on patient outcomes worldwide.