Study Coordination Team Lead – Early Phase

Be part of the next generation of clinical research

Momentum Clinical Research is one of New Zealand’s leading clinical trial organisations, delivering research that advances treatment options and improves patient outcomes. Join a team that values quality, collaboration and enjoying what we do.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Study Coordination Team Lead – Early Phase to join our Takapuna team.

Working within our early phase clinical trials unit, you’ll lead and support our Study Coordinators and Clinical Trial Assistants (CTAs), while taking responsibility for coordinating studies and supporting their successful delivery.

This is an opportunity for someone who combines strong clinical research experience with a practical leadership approach. You’ll enjoy developing people, managing competing priorities and keeping a busy study portfolio running smoothly.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to the Study Coordinator and CTA team.
• Coordinate your own studies while maintaining oversight of team workloads, priorities and study timelines.
• Work closely with investigators, nursing and operational teams to plan and deliver early phase clinical trials.
• Support study start-up, participant scheduling, study visits and close-out activities.
• Ensure study activities and documentation meet protocol requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key contact for sponsors, CROs, monitors and other study stakeholders.
• Support team onboarding, training and development, building confidence and capability.
• Identify and escalate study risks, resource pressures and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate study records and support monitoring visits, audits and inspections.
• Improve coordination processes, operational efficiency and the participant experience.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

About You

You’ll bring:

• At least three years’ experience in study coordination within a clinical trial environment.
• Experience in early phase clinical trials, ideally within a dedicated clinical trials unit.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including supporting, mentoring or supervising a team.
• The ability to manage your own study responsibilities alongside team leadership.
• A sound understanding of GCP, study protocols and clinical trial documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple studies and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and clinical trial management systems.

About Momentum Clinical Research

We are dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes.

We’re known for being practical, responsive and easy to work with by sponsors, investigators, participants and our own teams. We care about quality and how people experience working here. You’ll be supported, trusted to do your job well and encouraged to grow as we grow.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a team within a well-established and growing clinical research organisation.
• A collaborative, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Access to learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Free on-site parking at our Takapuna location.
• Freshly brewed coffee and refreshments available on site.
• Meaningful work that contributes to better treatment options for patients.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced study coordinator ready to bring your leadership skills to early phase research, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via SEEK. To learn more about Momentum Clinical Research, visit momentumclinicalresearch.com.