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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 and Technology Park (HKSTP). The aim of the Centre is to develop and commercialise new and disruptive biomedical instrumentation that will meet the growing needs in medicine and contribute sustainably to human health, and drive the economic growth of Hong Kong through commercialisation. Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Clinical & Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Ref. H01/2026/053). Job Description Study biomedical technologies and products, and investigate pre-clinical and clinical approval strategies at the US FDA, China NMPA, Japan PMDA, European EMA, Australia TGA, and other regulatory bodies. Coverage includes medical devices, drugs, and medical computer software, including AI tools and data science applications. Develop detailed plans for obtaining regulatory approval, from conducting pre-clinical studies for clinical trial entry, to running and completing clinical trials required for market authorisation. Draft, explain, negotiate, and deliver high-quality presentations of regulatory plans to investors, companies, regulatory bodies, medical doctors, CROs, CDMOs, and other relevant stakeholders. Act as the primary contact point for regulatory officers, medical professionals, investors, company representatives, research teams, consultants, and manufacturers. Represent ABIC in various meetings and produce all necessary written materials to drive projects forward through effective communication. Manage projects by calculating and tracking budgets and expenses, and closely follow up on project milestones to ensure they are executed according to schedule, without delays or budget overruns. Identify and recruit clinical doctors, hospitals, and clinical groups to participate in clinical studies. Deliver presentations and negotiate with these parties to secure their support for clinical projects, ensuring they meet the needs and requirements of both ABIC and investors. Scope of work includes both Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) and sponsored trials, and also pre-clinical operations. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of conducting clinical studies and serve as the primary author for relevant documentation, including clinical protocols, informed consent forms, collaboration agreements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission packs, and progress reports. In addition to drafting documents, effectively deliver oral presentations as required. Serve as the primary point of contact to support and liaise with clinical doctors, nurses, laboratory operators, and logistics personnel, ensuring the smooth daily operation of projects. For pre-clinical development, develop, monitor, and track in-vitro, in-vivo (animal), and data science studies to ensure valid planning and adequate progress towards securing approval from pre-clinical to clinical stages. For manufacturing, act as the primary person to source, screen, negotiate contracts with, and monitor the progress of CDMOs or internal manufacturing teams. Ensure products and prototypes are adequately prepared to facilitate the commencement of clinical studies and obtain approval for human trials. Develop and execute plans in collaboration with relevant teams to create Drug Development Tools (DDT), New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), ISTAND qualifications, organ-on-chip models, in silico analyses, and other methodologies intended for qualification by the FDA or other regulatory bodies. Develop and manage Quality Management Systems (QMS) for biomedical product development. Travel as needed for meetings and work-related duties, under the instruction of ABIC supervisors. Frequent travel to the Chinese Mainland and other overseas regions is expected. Actively participate in commercialisation activities, including identifying and engaging with investors who support biomedical projects. Conduct business pitches, prepare business financial projections, draft agreements, and proactively seek and negotiate business partnerships. Play a core role in pitching to stakeholders across both the commercial and government sectors, including investment funds, corporate entities, government units, and science parks. Seek business operations and investment opportunities. Act as a proactive, outgoing, and communicative negotiator capable of sourcing and engaging with both scientific and commercial (non-scientific) individuals and organisations. Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with external parties to benefit both the scientific and commercial objectives of the business. Share knowledge with, educate, and train both internal and external teams on topics including pre-clinical and clinical studies, qualification and approval processes, and CDMO/CRO management. Work flexibly to meet project milestones and coordinate effectively within a team under the supervision of senior staff members of the Centre. Perform any other tasks specified by your supervisor that are not mentioned above. As ABIC is not a large-scale organisation, you will be expected to undertake a variety of new tasks as required by your supervisor. There are no rigid boundaries to your job scope. Your scope of work is not fixed, and will change when instructed by your supervisor. You must remain flexible regarding your job scope when requested by your supervisor. Skills and Requirements PhD degree in Healthcare, Life Sciences, or a related discipline from a university (with the specific subject area ranked within the world’s top 100) At least 5 years of experience in running pre-clinical operations, and also clinical studies through hospital IRBs and securing regulatory approvals from FDA, NMPA, EMA and/or PMDA. In-depth knowledge of regulatory approval processes and requirements for medical devices and/or biologics across key markets. Ability to deliver excellent presentations to investors and business partners. Highly outgoing and extroverted personality; very skilled at building networks and relationships with new partners for both commercial and research operations. Speaks excellent English and Putonghua; able to write professionally in Chinese and English with high-quality output. Proven experience in writing, submitting, and managing regulatory dossiers, including pre-submission meetings and responding to authority queries. Corporate R&D hands-on experience is a MUST. Ability to quickly learn and acquire highly sophisticated scientific and business knowledge (not just scientific or business alone, but both). Capability to independently run projects without close supervision or guidance. Highly ambitious and very hardworking (this is not a standard 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. job). Willing to work outside normal office hours and on weekends. Willing to undertake frequent travels (to both Chinese Mainland and overseas) when requested.  A salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Applicants should submit their up-to-date C.V., quoting the job reference number, with information of current/expected remuneration and availability, to mandy.tse@abic.hk. The review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue 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.

We are seeking to recruit 2 Research Fellows in Marine Biogeochemistry to undertake research into the processes controlling biological productivity and trace element supply in the Southern Ocean. Based within the School of Ocean and Earth Science (SOES) of the University of Southampton and located at the National Oceanography Southampton (NOCS), the role will focus on the analysis of samples and observational and experimental data from the Southern Ocean within the NERC funded ‘Iron and Manganese Impacts on the Future of Southern Ocean Ecosystems (Iron-Man)’ project.  Applicants should have a PhD* or equivalent in biological oceanography / marine biogeochemistry (or a related field). You would be expected to undertake sample and data analyses originating from the recent research expedition associated with the project and disseminate key aspects of the research project related to phytoplankton ecophysiology, trace element supply and biogeochemical cycling. Knowledge or experience of at sea observational and/or experimental work, or data analysis thereof, related to phytoplankton/microbial ecology/physiology and trace elements would be advantageous. Strong quantitative and communication skills, and the ability to conduct innovative research resulting in publications in international refereed journals are essential. The successful applicants will be provided with a supportive and rewarding environment for further development of their knowledge, skills and experience, including through working as part of a large interdisciplinary oceanographic team comprised of sea-going phytoplankton and zooplankton ecologists, nutrient and trace metal biogeochemists and experts in ocean modelling. Under the guidance and support of the project (co-)PIs you will be encouraged to explore your own research interests, within the broader constraints of the overall project objectives. You will join a team led by Profs. Mark Moore, Maeve Lohan and Tom Bibby at SOES and will work closely with scientists at project partner institutions across the UK (Universities of Exeter, Liverpool, Plymouth and East Anglia and the National Oceanography Centre) as well as with our international partners.  We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and aim to foster a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity within our consortium. We thus welcome candidates from any and all backgrounds who have an interest in the role and project. We particularly encourage applicants with characteristics that may currently be underrepresented in ocean sciences including, but not limited to, women, individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. These positions are being offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 27 months.  Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. C. Mark Moore on 023 8059 4801 or e-mail c.moore@soton.ac.uk and Prof Maeve Lohan on 0238059 5000 or e-mail m.lohan@soton.ac.uk.

Flexible work arrangements, including fractional appointments Strong regional community connections A supportive and inclusive academic environment The role Full Time, Continuing (fractional appointments considered) Level B - $113,841 to $134,965 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation) Level C - $139,182 to $160,308 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation) Teaching focussed or teaching research Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga Charles Sturt University is seeking an First Nations academic to join our School of Social Work and Arts as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social Work. This is an opportunity to contribute to strengthening the social work profession and improving outcomes for First Nations peoples and communities, through culturally grounded teaching, scholarship, and engagement. In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate social work programs while supporting students to develop culturally responsive, ethical and community-informed practice. You will contribute to curriculum that reflects First Nations knowledges, perspectives and priorities, and build strong relationships with community, industry and professional partners. At the Senior Lecturer level, you will also provide academic leadership, mentoring and direction in curriculum development. Teaching areas may include mental health, child and family practice, ageing, and First Nations wellbeing, including social and emotional wellbeing. The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Social Work position will be offered with either a teaching focussed or teaching and research workload allocation, aligned to expertise and career stage. About you You are a First Nations social work academic or practitioner with a passion for supporting community, empowering students, and embedding cultural knowledge into practice and education. You will bring: A doctoral qualification, or a Masters with significant professional experience, and eligibility for AASW membership Experience in teaching, or a strong desire to transition into academia A developing (Level B) or established (Level C) record in teaching, research, or professional practice A strong commitment to culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive practice The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with First Nations communities For Level C, you will also bring demonstrated leadership in curriculum, mentoring, or program coordination. About us We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place. Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world. Learn more about the Division of People and Culture here. Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits. Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles. To apply This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Please be aware you may be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity. Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us. Further information Additional information is available in the position descriptions; Position Description - Lecturer in Social Work (FN) Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Social Work (FN) or by contacting: Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au Job specific enquiries: Andrew Hurley | Head, School of Social Work and Arts | ahurley@csu.edu.au Closing Date: 11pm, 16 July 2026