Associate Clinical Trial Manager - PhD / Post-Doc (Oncology)

Medpace; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

WFH flexibility after training

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Medpace is seeking an Associate Clinical Trial Manager in Melbourne, Australia, for full-time employment. The role supports Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers, applying analytical and academic skills to clinical project administration within a CRO environment.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD and Oncology experience, with strong English and presentation skills. This is a fast-paced, international team that values growth, training, and a defined career path in clinical trial management.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences required.
• Oncology experience advantageous.
• Fluent English with solid presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international team.
• CRO/pharma experience not required but advantageous.
• Excellent computer, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities; working closely with the project coordinator and clinical trial manager.
• Ensure timely delivery of recurrent tasks consistently with a high degree of accuracy.
• Compile and maintain project-specific status reports within the clinical trial management system.
• Interact with the internal project team, Sponsor, study sites, and third-party vendors.
• Provide oversight and quality control of our internal regulatory filing system.
• Provide oversight and management of study supplies.
• Create and maintain project timelines; and
• Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes.

Skills

English fluency

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Medpace is a leading CRO for Biotech companies and we are currently seeking candidates with PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral Research experience for a full-time Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) to join our Clinical Trial Management team in our Melbourne, Australia office. The aCTM will be a part of the Clinical Trial Management team and support Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers in performance of project management activities. Candidate must have a desire to transfer and apply analytical and academic skills in clinical project administration and management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for recent PhD graduates to enter the industry, receive solid foundational training, work in an international environment, and develop their career in the research and development of cutting-edge therapeutics. Candidates should expect to have an intensive training period and show the desire and aptitude for an accelerated career path into Clinical Trial Management (CTM).

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities; working closely with the project coordinator and clinical trial manager;
• Ensure timely delivery of recurrent tasks consistently with a high degree of accuracy;
• Compile and maintain project-specific status reports within the clinical trial management system;
• Interact with the internal project team, Sponsor, study sites, and third-party vendors;
• Provide oversight and quality control of our internal regulatory filing system;
• Provide oversight and management of study supplies;
• Create and maintain project timelines; and
• Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences;
• Experienced in Oncology;
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic industry within an international team;
• Prior experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry not required but will be advantageous; and
• Excellent computer (word-processing, databases, Excel, Windows), organisational, and communication skills.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• Office based environment with on-site mentors
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your careerAn environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events

Please note benefits may vary based on country.