Expression of interest - Clinical Trial Pharmacist

• Exciting opportunity within Cancer and Blood Research, a fast-growing team involved in local and international research!
• Expert knowledge with the ability to make a difference in research for people with cancer

We are seeking expressions of interest for a permanent full-time (1 FTE) Clinical Trial Pharmacist position within Te Pūriri o Te Ora – our internationally recognised Cancer and Blood Service. While this role is not yet approved, we anticipate confirmation soon and are keen to connect with interested candidates.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Te Pūriri o Te Ora - Auckland’s Regional Cancer and Blood Service based at Auckland City Hospital is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a large and varied population of around 1.7 million people. 

Cancer and Blood Research offers people with cancer and their whānau the opportunity to participate in high quality clinical, translational and observational research, leading to improved clinical outcomes. You will be joining a busy, dynamic and diverse team of clinical research professionals striving to ensure that novel therapies and clinical trials are available to our patient population both here in Auckland and across New Zealand.

As the clinical trials pharmacist, you will be an integral part of our operational team and will manage day to day research pharmacy activities across a number of commercial and investigator led trials. The role requires close liaison with Auckland City Hospital clinical pharmacy services, commercial sponsors and monitors, and external pharmacy and compounding sites.

Some key responsibilities for this role will be in providing expertise in the set-up aspects of clinical trials to include study feasibility, draft script preparation, dispensing guide, and knowledge of e-pharmacy software in compliance with ICH-GCP and NZ pharmaceutical regulators.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you will hold relevant pharmacy qualifications and registration and have proven experience working in a clinical trials pharmacy. Knowledge of NZ regulators for drug trials and ICH-GCP and application to drug trial management is also essential in this role. 

You will also need to be committed to biculturalism and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori. Ideally, you will have previous experience working in DHB’s and have previous people management or supervisory skills.

For more information about the role, please contact Sophie Goodger, Research and Innovation Manager at sophiego@adhb.govt.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s National Health Service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

 He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland. You will also enjoy:

• Comprehensive and well-structured orientation programme
• A fast paced, unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interesting
• An opportunity to grow both as a person and as an administrative professional while working with a very friendly team.
• Continuous improvement and development opportunities
• A great team environment and supportive work culture
• Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

 For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Cowley, Recruitment Consultant at jadec@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.