Clinical Trials Manager – Oncology Trials

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 162,557,000 - 192,864,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District's Westmead Hospital is seeking a Clinical Trials Manager to lead a major oncology portfolio and drive excellence in patient-centred research.

You will oversee the Westmead MOCTU, lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure compliance with GCP and NHMRC guidelines, and collaborate with investigators, sponsors and industry partners to expand trial activity and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant health related qualification and/or experience in medical oncology clinical research and clinical trials.
• Extensive experience running clinical trials at site (public or private hospital).
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills as line manager or mentor/trainer to Clinical Trial Coordinator role.
• Experience working with sponsors and industry.
• Experience in clinical trial audits (Sponsor lead or regulatory body audits).
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills for research and administrative contexts.
• Understanding of NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and related privacy acts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, growth and operational management of the Oncology Clinical Trial Unit.
• Develop a high-performing clinical trials workforce through leadership, mentoring and training.
• Oversee delivery of a large and complex trial portfolio with compliance to protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with investigators, sponsors, regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
• Drive quality improvement, risk management, performance reporting and service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical trials

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Health-related qualification

Job description

Clinical Trials Manager – Oncology Trials

• Lead one of Australia's largest oncology clinical trial portfolios
• Drive innovation and growth in a high-performing research unit
• Shape the future of cancer research and patient outcomes

Lead, manage and grow a dynamic oncology clinical trials program, driving research excellence, operational performance and patient-centred outcomes.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $59.92 - $70.70 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Westmead Medical Oncology Clinical Trial Unit (MOCTU), a leading oncology research service based at Westmead Hospital. Over the past 15 years, MOCTU has grown into a highly regarded and rapidly expanding unit, supporting approximately 90 active clinical trials across Phase 1 to Phase 4 studies. Our multidisciplinary team of experienced research professionals is committed to advancing cancer treatment through world-class clinical research and delivering exceptional care to patients.

In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative, innovative and supportive environment where your leadership will directly influence the future of oncology research.

• Work within a large, established and highly successful oncology clinical trials unit.
• Lead a skilled multidisciplinary team including Clinical Trial Coordinators and research support staff.
• Contribute to cutting-edge cancer research involving early-phase and international studies.
• Partner with clinicians, researchers, sponsors and industry stakeholders.
• Enjoy opportunities to drive service innovation, workforce development and strategic growth.

What you'll be doing

As the Clinical Trials Manager, you will provide strategic, operational and people leadership to ensure the successful delivery, expansion and continuous improvement of the oncology clinical trials program. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Medical Director, you will oversee the unit's resources, trial portfolio and performance while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and patient-centred care.

• Lead the strategic planning, growth and operational management of the Oncology Clinical Trial Unit.
• Manage and develop a high-performing clinical trials workforce through leadership, mentoring and training.
• Oversee the delivery of a large and complex clinical trial portfolio, ensuring compliance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with investigators, sponsors, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders.
• Drive quality improvement, risk management, performance reporting and service excellence across the unit.

Join us and make a difference

Lead a high-performing oncology clinical trials program and help advance innovative cancer treatments that improve patient outcomes. Use your leadership and research expertise to make a meaningful impact across patients, staff and the wider health system.

Requirements

• Relevant health related qualification and/or experience in the field of medical oncology clinical research and clinical trials.
• Extensive experience running clinical trials at site (public or private hospital).
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills either as a line manager or as a mentor/trainer to Clinical Trial Coordinator role.
• Experience working in, or dealing with, sponsors and industry.
• Previous experience in clinical trial audits either Sponsor lead or regulatory body audits (for cause audits also acceptable).
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, such as negotiation and report writing applicable in both a research and administrative context.
• Demonstrated understanding of the legislation, codes and guidelines relevant to clinical and research ethics, and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, relevant privacy acts and guidelines, the Human Tissue Act, and the Therapeutic Goods Act as it relates to use of medications in human research.
• Proven highly developed delegation skills and staff coaching skills.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note

In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.