Ethics and Contract Specialist (JDHAN-0525-006)
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Position Details
* Department: Clinical Trials Unit
* Location: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
* Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
* Tenure: Initially 1 year, with a 2-month probation, possible extension
* Reporting to: Manager of CTU
Background
The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) conducts large-scale clinical and public health research across Southeast Asia, with sites in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Nepal. Established in 1991 and supported by the Wellcome Trust, OUCRU aims to impact health locally, regionally, and globally.
Job Summary
The Ethics and Contract Specialist will support ethical and regulatory approvals, prepare documentation, track studies, maintain compliance, and liaise with study sites to ensure adherence to international and local regulations. The role contributes to the growth of the CTU team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support submissions to ethics and science committees (OxTREC, WorkTribe, Studyline, local ECs).
2. Review protocols and study documents for compliance and accuracy.
3. Manage regulatory and ethical application submissions and tracking.
4. Communicate IRB decisions to investigators.
5. Maintain regulatory files according to GCP principles.
6. Stay updated on clinical trial regulations and ethics.
7. Support SAE reporting and liaise with ECs and MoH.
8. Contribute to research governance procedures and documentation.
9. Translate study documents (English-Vietnamese).
10. Develop CTU systems, procedures, and documentation.
11. Assist in developing study project agreements, payment frameworks, and budgets.
12. Review and translate research contracts/agreements.
13. Liaise with PIs and study teams on contracts and payments.
14. Coordinate with Finance Department to align contracts and financing.
15. Perform administrative duties as needed.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
* Degree in Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
* Fluent in Vietnamese and English.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Organized with good record-keeping.
* Knowledge of ICH-GCP and local/international regulations.
* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable.
Preferred:
* Experience in clinical research coordination or monitoring.
Benefits
* Salary: USD 1,042 – 1,147 gross/month (Grade RS3/IC3)
* Optional insurance: Medical and accident coverage.
* Two months’ salary as annual bonus.
* 18 days annual leave in the first year.
Application Process
Send your CV and cover letter in English, including degree certificates, to Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Hoa at hoaptt@oucru.org. The cover letter should specify how your background suits this role and include two referees. Deadline: 16th May 2025.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job functions: Legal
* Industries: Research Services
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