Canberra Clinical Research Site Lead & Study Coordinator

Momentum Clinical Research; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Clinical Research is establishing a new Canberra site and seeking a Site Manager / Study Coordinator to build and lead the operation from the ground up. The role combines study coordination with site management and requires hands-on clinical oversight, quality control and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will recruit and develop the local team, manage day-to-day operations, ensure regulatory and ethical standards, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with investigators

Qualifications

• A strong background in clinical research operations.
• Experience managing site operations, teams or projects within a regulated healthcare or research environment.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical trial governance, and regulatory and ethical requirements.
• The ability to balance operational leadership with hands-on clinical responsibilities.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship-building experience.
• Strong influencing, collaboration and problem-solving capabilities.
• A calm and objective approach when working under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality and participant safety.
• Integrity, professionalism and a commitment to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and take ownership of the new Canberra site.
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop the site team.
• Manage daily site operations, staffing, workflow and resources.
• Oversee study delivery, timelines, data quality, performance and safety compliance.
• Coordinate clinical trials and research studies to the required quality, regulatory and ethical standards.
• Undertake participant assessments, study visits, informed consent processes and medical documentation as required.
• Supervise and support Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators, Nurses, and Clinical Trial Assistants.
• Manage site budgets and monitor performance and operational efficiency.
• Maintain study documentation, reporting, audit readiness and Good Clinical Practice compliance.
• Identify and escalate clinical risks and adverse events appropriately, ensuring participant safety.
• Build strong local relationships with investigators, clinicians, hospitals, universities, clinics, GPs and advocacy groups.
• Lead confidently through change while driving continuous improvement in quality, efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Clinical operations

Site leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Job description

Momentum Clinical Research is establishing a new Canberra site and seeking a Site Manager / Study Coordinator to build and lead the operation from the ground up. The role combines study coordination with site management and requires hands-on clinical oversight, quality control and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will recruit and develop the local team, manage day-to-day operations, ensure regulatory and ethical standards, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with investigators