Clinical Scientist

Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre Limited (ABIC) is a collaborative effort coordinated by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) undertaking R&D projects at the Hong Kong Science Park. The aim of ABIC is to develop new and disruptive technologies that will meet the needs of the healthcare sector and contribute to human health. Applications are invited for appointments as Clinical Scientist (Ref.: H01/2025/015) for clinical development projects.

Job Description

• Collaborating with technology inventors and clinical trial organizations to apply new inventions in clinical settings
• Developing clinical protocols with professors, collaborators, clinical KOLs, and industry partners
• Managing regulatory and clinical development matters relating to IRB, GCP, GLP, ICH guidelines, HIPAA governance, US FDA, China NMPA, EMA, Japan PMDA, IVD-R, IND, etc.
• Initiating and executing investigator-initiated trials and sponsored trials to study, validate and improve novel products and services for clinical use
• Coordinating research projects, executing experiments, solving technical challenges, and achieving desirable project results
• Translating research outcomes into marketable applications and business opportunities
• Writing proposals, reports, articles, patents, technical specifications, and other publications
• Delivering high-quality presentations to collaborators and partners
• Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Requirements

• MD/ MBBS/ MBChB/ PhD/ M. Phil/ M. Sc/ M. PH/ B. Pharma degree in Medical Science, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related medical disciplines
• Knowledge in both medical laboratory and clinical trials is a definite advantage
• Mature, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure
• Highly proficient and fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications
• Relevant industry (in companies or hospitals, not purely in universities) R&D experience in the healthcare / biotech sector is a MUST:
  • 1+ year of experience after obtaining PhD degree (registered medical doctor licence is considered equivalent to PhD); or
  • 2+ years of experience after obtaining master degree
  • More experienced candidate can be hired for the Staff Scientist position.
• Relevant industry expertise in specialized areas (in at least one of the following areas):
  • Animal or Human Neurosurgery, Neurophysiology, or Neuropathology
  • Cancer diagnostics and treatment
  • Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for Pharmaceuticals
  • FDA-Related Regulatory Affairs
  • Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Laboratory
  • Interventional Cardiology or Interventional Radiology
  • Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MECD)
  • Ophthalmology Medical Devices
  • Organoids
  • Orthopedic Implants
  • Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Devices for Pathogens or Chronic Diseases
  • Respiratory Drug Formulation Development 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information on current/expected remuneration and availability, to hr@abic.hk. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and until the posts are filled.

The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.