Clinical Trials Director of Project Delivery

i‑Pharm Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

i‑Pharm Consulting is seeking a hands-on Director of Project Delivery to oversee clinical trial operations across the organisation. The role focuses on refining processes, aligning with strategic plans, and ensuring scalable, high-quality trial delivery.

Based in Australia with flexibility for Sydney or Melbourne, this leadership position requires deep experience in trial logistics, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior operational role within clinical trials.
• Deep knowledge of trial logistics, regulatory compliance, and site coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across clinical trial functions, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality.
• Collaborate with CEO and Board to implement strategic plans through operational execution.
• Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and performance metrics to support growth.
• Strengthen relationships with sponsors, CROs, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless trial delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and team capability.

Skills

Operational leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Clinical trial delivery

Site coordination

Process improvement

Tools

CTMS (clinical trial management)

Job description

Clinical Trials Director of Project Delivery

Are you an operational leader with a passion for delivering excellence in clinical trials?

A leading Clinical Trials organisation is seeking a hands-on and results-driven Director of Project Delivery to oversee its expanding operations and ensure continued excellence in trial delivery. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in scaling a high-performing business and strengthening its operational backbone.

This company doesn’t need reinvention, it needs refinement. With a strong foundation already in place and ambitious growth targets ahead, this role will be instrumental in optimising systems, enhancing delivery, and supporting sustainable expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations across clinical trial functions, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to implement strategic plans through operational execution.
• Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and performance metrics to support growth.
• Strengthen relationships with sponsors, CROs, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless trial delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and team capability.

About You: We’re looking for a pragmatic and experienced operational leader with deep knowledge of clinical trial delivery. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within Clinical Trials.
• Strong understanding of trial logistics, regulatory compliance, and site coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial and resource management expertise.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to operational excellence.

Why Join This Organisation:

• A respected name in clinical trials with a strong reputation for quality.
• A clear operational roadmap and growth plan.
• A supportive, high-performing leadership team.
• A culture that values collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Can be Sydney or Melbourne based.