• Fantastic opportunity to support the cutting edge of clinical research, including COVID-19 trials
• Collegiate team environment
• Full time, 3 year fixed term position base salary of $127K p.a., and generous employer's contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hardworking senior clinical trial support professional to join the University of Sydney's Research Portfolio in a newly established role.

The Senior Clinical Trials Support Lead will provide a senior liaison role for the University's research community, assisting research groups to scope, plan for and fulfil the centralised governance and contracting aspects of clinical trial start up and expansion.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support leaders in their field at one of the world's top research universities.

You will:

• provide sound, strategic and expert tailored advice, and structured training, to research groups and other support professionals on the process for establishment (and expansion) of clinical trials through centralised oversight functions, including risk assessment, site governance, ethics, contracts and account establishment;
• act as a cohesive link between specialist clinical trial officers performing oversight functions within the Research Portfolio, to optimize trial establishment and ensure trialists have a clear and common understanding of all steps required;
• identify and analyse emerging risks and threats to the timely establishment of clinical trials and recommend elimination or mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders; and
• troubleshoot concerns and questions, triaging to appropriate specialist colleagues and ensuring timely escalation as required.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Senior Clinical Trials Support Lead who:

• demonstrates significant experience in supporting the establishment of clinical trials, particularly from a Sponsor perspective in an academic context
• can confidently scope the ethics and governance approvals required to establish a range of trials, traversing university, hospital and private locations
• can confidently scope the standard contracts required to achieve trial goals, including funding, collaboration, product support and logistics, clinical trial services and site agreements
• has a strong understanding of, and is committed to ensuring robust compliance with, legislative and policy requirements for clinical trials in a highly regulated environment
• possesses maturity and high-quality interpersonal skills that will enable the development of strong and trusted relationships with professional and academic staff, as well as a range of external stakeholders
• possesses clear verbal and written communication skills, adaptable for a range of audiences
• demonstrates significant experience in managing competing deadlines
• exhibits resilience and is capable of exercising sound judgement in decision making
• has a focus on client service and continuous improvement.

Other

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

How to Apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

If you are a current employee of the University and would like to submit an application, please login into your Workday account.

Navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard once logged into Workday and click on the USYD Find Jobs report to apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Riviera Son, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on 9114 4803 or by email .

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE

Closing date: Wednesday, 28 July 2021

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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