• Exciting opportunity to manage and coordinate a number of clinical trials and research projects including COVID19 research at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre
• Located at the Medical Foundation Building on the Camperdown Campus
• Full-time 12 months fixed term position, with the possibility of extension, offering a base salary of $107K p.a., plus leave loading and a generous employer's contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a flagship academic research organisation within the University of Sydney. The CTC conducts large, multicentre, and international investigator-initiated clinical trials, takes part in trials of national and international collaborative groups and contributes expertise to trials run by others. The research conducted by the CTC covers a broad range of therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, diabetology, nephrology, neonatal and perinatal health, and currently a number of exciting projects investigating treatments for COVID-19. Conduct of academic research may adopt different models from the pharmaceutical industry and contract research organisations models, so we encourage those with a can-do attitude, looking to take on a new challenge, to apply.

We are seeking applicants to cover a number of roles across our growing academic research organisation. The Clinical Trial Operations Lead role, will lead a team, manage clinical trials and research projects within a therapeutic area and in particular the Precision Oncology research program for advanced cancers. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility of management, co-ordination and administration of a number of clinical trials and research projects, including leadership of the team working on that project's delivery.

The focus of this role is to work collaboratively with the various stakeholders of the project including, collaborators, vendors, project team members, relevant internal functional groups including Statistics and Clinical Data Management, other Clinical Trial Operations Leads and the CTC Senior Leadership Team to successfully manage the clinical trial operations and start-up activities.

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 Clinical Trial Operations Lead who has:

• a postgraduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education/training
• knowledge of clinical trial requirements during their lifecycle from start up to close out, including a detailed understanding of the regulatory and ethical approval process across Australia, as well as a thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines and Good Clinical Practice
• extensive relevant working experience in project management or coordination of clinical trials and other research projects
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
• financial management experience and literacy, experience in management budgets and controlling income and expenditure desirable
• line management experience desirable
• the ability and willingness to travel (<20% of time).

Our ideal candidate will also have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to work both independently, as part of, as well as leading, a team. They will be able to demonstrate ability to work under pressure with competing priorities.

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.

Closing time: 11:30 pm, Sunday 10 October 2021

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 Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Officer, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email lena.germinarios@sydney.edu.au.

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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