Study Coordination Team Lead – Late Phase

Lead a team. Deliver meaningful research. Make a difference.

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 a Registered Nurse with clinical research and leadership experience to join our Takapuna team as Study Coordination Team Lead – Late Phase.

This is a hands-on role combining responsibility for your own studies with day-to-day leadership of the study coordination team. You’ll oversee the delivery of late phase clinical trials, support safe and positive participant experiences, and help your team deliver high-quality research.

You must hold a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate and bring demonstrated experience leading people.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to the study coordination team.
• Take responsibility for coordinating and delivering your own portfolio of late phase studies, from start-up through to close-out.
• Maintain oversight of team workloads, study progress and priorities to support delivery against agreed timelines.
• Undertake study-related nursing assessments and procedures within your scope of practice, training and protocol requirements.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, bookings, visits and follow-up, supporting participant safety and wellbeing throughout.
• Work closely with investigators to identify, document and escalate clinical concerns and adverse events.
• Ensure study conduct and documentation meet protocol requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build effective relationships with participants, investigators, sponsors, CROs and monitors.
• Support team onboarding, training, mentoring and performance development.
• Identify and escalate study risks, resource pressures and delivery issues.
• Support monitoring visits, audits and inspections, maintaining accurate and complete study records.
• Improve processes and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least three years’ experience in study coordination within a clinical trial environment, including late phase research.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervising staff, managing workloads and supporting team development.
• Experience taking responsibility for study delivery and managing multiple studies.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and a commitment to participant safety and wellbeing.
• A sound understanding of GCP, study protocols and clinical trial documentation.
• The ability to balance hands-on study responsibilities with team leadership.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgement, strong attention to detail 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 combine nursing, clinical research and team leadership in a growing 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 a Registered Nurse with clinical research experience and a passion for leading people, we’d love to hear from you.

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