Clinical Project Manager (National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30th June 2025 (possibility of extension, funding dependant)
• Remuneration: $123k - $138k base (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
• Working rights: Full working rights for the duration of the contract will be required
• Location: Randwick, Sydney.  

Who are we: 

The National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) is a national research centre that seeks to embed research in clinical practice. It aims to support clinicians to detect and respond to new drug health problems by building clinical research capacity and rapidly translating findings into clinical practice.

Why this role matters 

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a multi-centre randomised controlled clinical trial at NCCRED. This position will actively develop and implement practices and procedures to support the trial. They will be accountable for the design of study collateral, the implementation of the study across a minimum of six sites nationally, and the oversight of trial activity to achieve targets on time and within budget.

Some key skills required:

• Relevant Degree with substantial experience and a range of management experience relative to clinical trials or public healthcare
• Experience in delivering clinical trials on behalf of both the sponsor and site, either in industry-sponsored or investigator-initiated studies
• Demonstrated project management experience, executing projects from implementation through reporting
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including REDCap, excel, and a statistical software program (such as SPSS or STATA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Proven ability to influence senior management and stakeholders as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: 

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter briefly addressing the criteria listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact (role related questions only)

Dr Krista Siefried – Clinical Research Lead NCCRED   

E: krista.siefried@svha.org.au

Applications close:  Monday 6^th January 2025 before 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.