Clinical Trials Operations Manager

• UniSC Clinical Trials | UniSC Sunshine Coast - NEW CLINIC at Maroochy Private Hospital

• Level 10, $148,551 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 3 year fixed-term appointment

• Generous relocation assistance available

• Lead day-to-day operations of UniSC Clinical Trials at Maroochy Private Hospital, ensuring compliance with regulatory, ethical and quality standards;

• Oversee full clinical trial lifecycle from feasibility and set-up through to close-out;

• Provide expert guidance to investigators, sponsors and study teams across multiple trials;

• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams, including coordinators and support staff;

• Manage 24-hour clinical trial operations, including roster development, workforce planning, after-hours coverage and escalation processes to ensure safe and efficient study delivery;

• Oversee participant recruitment, scheduling and management, including healthy volunteer cohorts and early phase studies requiring intensive monitoring and overnight stays;

• Ensure effective management of participant flow, admissions, confinement periods, clinical procedures and discharge activities within a 24-hour research environment; and

• Manage resources, vendors and safety reporting, and contribute to strategic and financial planning.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate people and promote a positive team environment;

• Demonstrated experience managing 24-hour clinical operations, including complex rostering, workforce coordination, on-call arrangements and operational continuity across extended service hours;

• Proven experience overseeing healthy volunteer and/or early phase clinical trials, including participant recruitment, screening, confinement management and intensive protocol-driven study activities;

• Versatility and capable of coping with ambiguity and change; can maintain high level of professionalism when working under pressure;

• Detailed working knowledge of ICH/GCP;

• Ability to train, motivate and mentor staff to ensure operational outcomes are met;

• Demonstrated experience with clinical trial project management including proficiency in resource planning and utilisation within a 24-hour operational environment;

• Exceptional ability to work under multiple, competing deadlines;

• Able to delegate responsibilities effectively to team members; and

• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external vendors.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

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Position description: 494459_Clinical Trials Operations Manager.pdf

A completed application includes:

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• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.

• Modern teaching & research facilities.

• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.

• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.

• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.

• Salary packing options + 17% Super.

• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.