Data Analyst (at the rank of Technical Officer / Research Assistant I/II)

Data Analyst (at the rank of Technical Officer/Research Assistant I/II) in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref.: 536181)

The Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) is a leading clinical trials management platform established under The University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) and dedicated to managing and facilitating international-standard clinical trials on new drugs, medical devices and medical technologies.  HKU-CTC offers long-term development opportunities to passionate talents who are devoted to a career in the clinical trial profession.

Clinical data management and analysis is a core process in any clinical research project, and is subject to stringent international standards, guidelines and regulations such as CDISC (SDTM/ADaM).  HKU-CTC’s Data Management and Medical Statistics Unit is seeking talents who are interested/experienced in practising the data science/statistics profession in clinical research.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team of biostatisticians and data management specialists on data standards, statistical programming and database development;
• Support study setup for various data acquisition systems, including electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) design and EDC study configuration;
• Develop programming specifications, deliverables and related documentations, including CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets/analysis files, and tables, listings, and figures (TLFs) for statistical analysis and/or regulatory submission;
• Develop data validation, review and reporting tools to support ongoing data management;
• Perform quality assurance and quality control for all data management and programing activities; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Information Technology or related disciplines;
• Solid knowledge in SAS and R programming for data manipulation, analysis and reporting;
• Relevant experience in data management and statistical/database programming are added advantages;
• Strong ability and willingness to learn technical skills;
• Good interpersonal, problem-solving and project management skills;
• Detail-minded, self-motivated and able to work as a good team player with positive service attitude; and
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.  Those who have responded to the previous advertisements (Ref.: 534958) need not re-apply.

The appointment will be made on a two-year fixed-term full-time contract, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.  A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary.  Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start from May 27, 2026 and continue until June 12, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.