Advanced Pharmacist – Clinical Trials & Research Leadership

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Study leave

Career pathways

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist - Clinical Trials in Toowoomba to lead management of clinical trial medicines, ensuring safe and compliant delivery. You will advise on governance, risk and regulatory requirements while partnering with investigators and teams to deliver successful trial outcomes.

The role emphasizes developing scalable systems, capability growth, and a patient‑centred approach to advance research and access to new therapies across our health service region.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA and a recognised tertiary qualification in Pharmacy.
• Experience providing specialist advice in clinical trials, investigational medicines or complex medication management environments.
• Strong communication, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to lead initiatives, improve processes and support capability development across teams.
• Experience establishing new services or research programs and/or postgraduate study relevant to clinical research or pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of clinical trial medicines to support safe, high‑quality research.
• Provide expert advice on medication governance, risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with investigators, coordinators and multidisciplinary teams to achieve trial outcomes.
• Build sustainable systems, processes and capability to support research growth.

Skills

Clinical trials advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Leadership

Process improvement

Research program development

Education

AHPRA Pharmacist registration

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist - Clinical Trials in Toowoomba to lead management of clinical trial medicines, ensuring safe and compliant delivery. You will advise on governance, risk and regulatory requirements while partnering with investigators and teams to deliver successful trial outcomes.

The role emphasizes developing scalable systems, capability growth, and a patient‑centred approach to advance research and access to new therapies across our health service region.