Data Quality Officer - Rewarding Work

Data Quality Officer
New Zealand Clinical Research

Clinical/Medical Research (Healthcare & Medical)

Full-Time

Company Description 

Established in 2020 through the merger of Auckland Clinical Studies (ACS) and Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust (CCST), NZCR is at the forefront of early-phase clinical research in New Zealand. With over 35 years of combined research excellence, we have successfully completed 750 trials involving 15,000 participants, showcasing our commitment to advancing medical research. Our physician-led, world-class research units in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton conduct complex studies in both healthy participants and patient populations. Partnering with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, we deliver excellence in clinical research and explore potential new medicines. Recognizing the pivotal role of study participants, NZCR prioritizes their safety and comfort through detailed study information, expert clinical care, and comprehensive support services.

Our Values

At NZCR, our core values guide our actions and decisions:

• We Do What's Right: Integrity is at the heart of our organization. We are committed to ethical practices and doing what is right, even when faced with challenges.
• We're In It Together: Collaboration is key to our success. We foster a culture of teamwork and mutual support, recognizing that our collective efforts drive our accomplishments.
• We Strive for Excellence: Excellence is our standard. We continually push ourselves to achieve the highest quality in our research, services, and interactions.
• We Find Better Ways: Innovation is in our DNA. We actively seek improvements and embrace creative solutions, always looking for better ways to advance clinical research.

The Role

Reporting to the Research Manager, the Data Quality Officer is responsible for ensuring that standards of source collection are maintained at the highest possible levels, that NZCR operates to ICH-GCP, good documentation practice, and ALCOA+. Your main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Monitoring data quality, by reviewing collection of, and changes to, source data and supporting documentation to ensure the integrity of data and that quality standards are adhered to.
• This includes contemporaneous Quality Control (QC) of source information collected, reviewing for attributability, legibility, originality, accuracy, and completeness, as well as evaluating data as a whole in order to identify less obvious irregularities.
• Liaise with relevant staff eg doctors, nursing, laboratory on observations in a timely manner for any clarifications to maintain data quality.
• Document observations, identify trends, and analyse for improvement initiatives. Advise on areas where data quality needs to be improved to inform decision-making.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with department heads, to provide recognition of good performance, information, and advice regarding data quality issues and support the effective collection of clinical trial data.

About You:

• Tertiary degree in a science-based discipline or working towards such a degree.
• Work or academic experience that shows a requirement for attention to detail and scientific understanding.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
•  Good knowledge of science and medical terminology. 
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability and desire to seek, respond to, and provide critique for continuous improvement of self and colleagues.

Additional Information: 

When you join us, we offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career development which include: 

• Boost Employee Benefits Programme: currently offering seventy-seven benefits, such as health insurance, gym memberships, discounts for Torpedo7 and more.
• Participation in the Farm Source discounts and rewards.
• Discretionary short-term incentive payment.
• Mentorship to advance your professional journey. 
• Enjoy freshly brewed coffee from our coffee machines at all locations, complete with a choice of plant-based milk options. 
• Engage in a vibrant workplace within a rapidly expanding company, providing opportunities for continuous learning, personal growth, and success. 

For more information about NZCR visit www.nzcr.co.nz.

If you are interested in this great opportunity and you are available, please click Apply for this job to submit your CV and cover letter.

To apply for this role, you MUST be a NZ resident with a valid work visa and be fully vaccinated against Covid 19.

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.