Clinical Trial Assistant

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
For more than 35 years, NZCR has delivered complex early and later-phase clinical trials across New Zealand and Australia, partnering with global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organisations to help advance new medicines and treatments.
Today, through our NZCR, CMAX, Optimal and Fusion brands, we have built one of Australasia's most established clinical research networks. Our teams work across a diverse range of therapeutic areas, delivering high-quality clinical research while creating exceptional experiences for participants, sponsors, investigators and partners.
We are globally respected for advancing health outcomes and are united by a shared purpose: improving lives through clinical research. Our people enjoy working here because they are empowered to find better ways, supported to learn and grow, and given the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with clinical research experience who enjoys coordinating complex activities, building strong relationships, and being part of a team that delivers world-class research with real-world impact.
Our Values: We Do What's Right | We're In It Together | We Strive for Excellence | We Find Better Ways
For more information about NZCR visit www.nzcr.co.nz
When you apply for this role, you are consenting to us sharing your information with our sister company, Optimal, where additional opportunities for career growth and development may arise.

Skills
Clinical Research, Documentation

Employment type
Fixed Term Full-Time

Work arrangement
No