Position Senior Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Unit. Location: Ho Chi Minh City. Hours: 37.5 per week, with additional hours possibly required. Tenure: Initially 2 years, including a 2‑month probation period. Project duration: 24 months, with a possibility of extension. Reporting to: Dang Trong Thuan, Clinical Research Manager – CTU. Vacancy reference: JDHCM- . Background The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a regional clinical and public health research unit with sites in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, and Kathmandu. In Vietnam, OUCRU is hosted by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh City and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi. OUCRU Nepal collaborates with the National Academy of Medical Sciences in Kathmandu, and OUCRU Indonesia partners with the University of Indonesia. As part of the Wellcome Trust Africa Asia Programme, OUCRU has received significant support from the Wellcome Trust since 1991. Job Summary The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) oversees governance and operations of all OUCRU clinical trials, ensuring research is conducted to the highest scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. It coordinates over 75 studies simultaneously, providing expertise in trial methodology, management, and ethics, and building OUCRU’s research capacity. The post holder will work closely with the CTU Clinical Research Manager, the head of the Dengue Group, and other OUCRU departments, sponsors, and local and international collaborators. A major focus of the role will be supporting the Adaptive Dengue Antiviral Platform Trial (ADAPT), a phase 2 adaptive platform study in Vietnam and Malaysia that uses viral clearance rate as the primary endpoint to rapidly assess antiviral activity and optimize dosing of candidate dengue treatments. Key Responsibilities and Tasks Coordinate end‑to‑end conduct of clinical trials (start‑up, recruitment, follow‑up, close‑out) in line with protocol, ICH‑GCP, OUCRU/Sponsor SOPs, and local regulations. Lead site start‑up activities: feasibility assessments, study set‑up, essential document preparation, ethics/IRB and regulatory submissions, contract support, and trial registration. Oversee participant screening, informed consent, enrolment, and visit procedures; ensure adherence to safety monitoring and reporting requirements (SAEs, SUSARs). Liaise closely with PIs, co‑investigators, data management, laboratory, pharmacy, and external collaborators to ensure smooth study operations. Provide training in protocol procedures, GCP, and OUCRU policies. Coordinate high‑quality data collection and query resolution with the Data Management team; ensure eCRFs are accurate, complete, and audit‑ready. Support and host monitoring visits, audits, and inspections; lead implementation of corrective and preventive action plans. Contribute to study budgets, procurement, and tracking of trial‑related expenditures; support resource planning across projects. Prepare operational reports, recruitment updates, and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and dissemination of study results. Promote a culture of research integrity, participant safety, and continuous quality improvement within the clinical trials team. Selection Criteria – Essential Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, life sciences, public health, or a related field. Extensive clinical research experience (typically ≥3–4 years), with a proven track record coordinating interventional clinical trials; experience in LMIC/Asia settings is an advantage. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem‑solving ability; comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international, multicultural environment and with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Vietnamese; English language skills strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, coordinate multiple studies, and manage competing deadlines. Selection Criteria – Desired Experience working within academic or non‑profit research units and in collaboration with international partners. Strong knowledge of ICH‑GCP, ethics, and regulatory requirements in Vietnam and internationally. Benefits Contracted salary: RS4/IC4, USD 1,472–1,792 per month. Optional insurance: In‑patient and out‑patient medical coverage; personal accident insurance coverage. Two months’ salary for annual bonus and clothing allowance. Annual leave: 18 days in the first year, up to a maximum of 30 days. Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Vietnamese Labour Law. #J-18808-Ljbffr