National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Opportunity for a distinguished academic to lead the School of Economics Be a part of the leadership team of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Fixed-term role for a period of 5 years with an attractive remuneration package About the opportunity The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney is seeking to appoint a distinguished academic as Head of School, School of Economics who will join the Faculty's leadership team. The Head of School is responsible for the School's academic teaching, learning and research performance outcomes that support the Faculty's strategic goals, maintaining accreditation standards, the student experience, meeting financial targets and workplace culture. The position has formal financial and people delegations and is responsible for effective decision making to ensure financial sustainability. The successful applicant will contribute to the recruitment, appointment, development and retention of talented staff who are able to attract research funding and develop students across the School's programs. The successful applicant will also help to promote the School's, the Faculty's and the University's reputation for excellence and its national and international academic standing. The successful candidate will also play a role in ensuring that the Faculty meets its goals as set out in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Strategic Plan. The School of Economics at the University of Sydney is one of the primary centres for economics in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. School academic staff have varied specialisms and areas of expertise, including microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, behavioural economics and econometrics. The School of Economics is located within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences which is ranked 1st in Australia and 45th in the world for studies in the arts and humanities. It offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse ranges of humanities and social science studies in the Asia-Pacific region. About you (skills, capabilities and experience) The successful candidate will hold a PhD qualification and will have a recognised international academic and professional standing within a relevant academic field. You will have extensive experience in people leadership and management within the higher education/knowledge worker sector, experience in working with industry, and a track record in managing financial sustainability, infrastructure and the operational needs and practices of an academic unit. Your ability to make strategic decisions, together with a strong business acumen, will support your endeavours in academic leadership, key stakeholder management and industry collaborations. The successful applicant must have a wide network of established relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders, that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the School, the Faculty and the University. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required. Term and remuneration The term of the appointment is 5 years with the possibility of renewal, subject to negotiation. The successful candidate will also be offered a professorial appointment in the School and will retain that position at the conclusion of their headship. An attractive remuneration package will be offered. 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We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the candidate information brochure/position description for further details. Candidate Information Brochure Click to view the Position Description for this role. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lucy Porter (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) on + 61 429 771 115 or by email lucy.porter@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Wednesday 04 February 2026 11:59 PM

About us The King’s Health Partners Clinical Trials Office is a collaboration between King’s College London, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. It was set up to provide a single interface for those wishing to conduct clinical trials within the partner organisations, and to ensure that there are common, efficient processes for the set up and administration of clinical trials.  About the role The post-holder will be responsible for overseeing the monitoring and quality assurance of non-commercial clinical trials sponsored or co-sponsored by King’s Health Partners (KHP) Partner Organisations: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, ICH GCP E6 guidelines, and applicable institutional policies. Working as part of the KHP-CTO Non-Commercial Team, the post-holder will ensure that the sponsor responsibilities (delegated to the KHP-CTO) for clinical oversight, safety reporting, and data integrity; are discharged to the highest standards of quality and compliance. The post-holder will lead and develop a team of Clinical Research Associates and Clinical Trial Administrators, ensuring a consistent, risk-based approach to trial monitoring, quality control and issue management. They will work closely with the Non-Commercial Trials Manager, investigators, and research delivery teams across the Partner Organisations to promote a culture of continuous improvement, support regulatory inspection readiness, and safeguard the rights, safety and wellbeing of research participants, while maintaining the credibility and reputation of the KHP-CTO as a centre of excellence for clinical research.  This is a 14-month fixed term maternity cover post. We’re looking for someone to start on the 16th of March 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Educated to postgraduate (master’s degree) level in a health-related area or equivalent professional experience Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of standards and legislation that govern research in the NHS and academia Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial regulations, good clinical practice guidelines and other regulatory frameworks and their implication for health research. Excellent communication skills and the ability to apply these to create technical documents (e.g. regulatory reports, CAPAs, SOPs) and to correspond with research staff at all levels in an appropriate way Ability to listen to others and use critical questioning techniques to identify core issues to negotiate a path forward that meets the needs of all stakeholders Experience supporting regulatory inspections, ideally by the MHRA Experienced line manager who can work flexibly, and who has a positive approach to work Ability to ensure quality related issues are identified and followed up in a timely manner Desirable criteria Quality Assurance/Governance-related professional qualifications Proven experience of working within a Quality Assurance role, either within academia, the NHS, or the pharmaceutical industry Experience with risk-based quality management systems Experience of clinical trial monitoring and/or audit Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information about the criteria that will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information This post may close earlier than the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held in January 2026 Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £63,350 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134925 Close Date: 20-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Craig Macpherson Contact Details: craig.macpherson@kcl.ac.uk

About us The King’s Health Partners Clinical Trials Office is a collaboration between King’s College London, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. It was set up to provide a single interface for those wishing to conduct clinical trials within the partner organisations, and to ensure that there are common, efficient processes for the set up and administration of clinical trials. About the role The post-holder will conduct clinical trial monitoring activities of clinical trials sponsored or co-sponsored by King’s Health Partners (KHP) Partner Organisations: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.  The post-holder will ensure adherence to approved protocols and undertake effective source data verification.  The post-holder will ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, ICH GCP E6 guidelines, and applicable institutional policies. Working as part of the KHP-CTO Non-Commercial Team, the post-holder will ensure that the sponsor responsibilities (delegated to the KHP-CTO) for clinical oversight, safety reporting, and data integrity; are discharged to the highest standards of quality and compliance. This is a full-time (35 hours per week) post and you will be offered a 24-month fixed term contract. We’re looking for someone to start on the 9th of February 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Educated to degree level in a health-related area or equivalent professional experience Working knowledge of the regulations, guidance and codes of practice pertaining to the conduct of clinical trials Able to learn and work to SOPs Strong planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks and projects, with ability to deliver to performance criteria Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, influencing skills and problem-solving skills, including the ability to build rapport quickly and collaborate in a cross-functional team Eye for detail and ability to accurately document findings in written reports Willingness to travel, including overnight stays Desirable criteria Experience supporting regulatory inspections Experience of monitoring clinical trials in accordance with GCP (including source data verification) Excellent knowledge of the regulations, guidance and codes of practice pertaining to the conduct of clinical trials Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information about the criteria that will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information This post may close earlier than the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held in January 2026 Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134985 Close Date: 20-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Emma Gray Contact Details: emma.gray@kcl.ac.uk