Clinical Trials Pharmacy Start-Up Manager

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Royal North Shore Hospital's Clinical Trials Pharmacy team seeks a Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Start-Up Manager to lead start-up activities for a growing portfolio of trials. This role collaborates with sponsors, investigators and research partners to establish new studies and expand access to innovative therapies through world-class clinical research.

As a senior pharmacist, you will coordinate feasibility assessments, Site Selection Visits, protocol review and COSE budgeting,

Qualifications

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no conditions or restrictions on practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pharmacy study start-up activities for a diverse and growing portfolio of clinical trials.
• Develop costing or COSE estimates and review study budgets.
• Prepare study-specific pharmacy documentation and workflows for trial activation.
• Mentor and develop pharmacy staff and build relationships with sponsors, CROs and investigators.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Regulatory frameworks

COSE budgeting

Feasibility assessments

Site Selection Visits

Staff mentoring

Stakeholder management

Job description

Clinical Trials Pharmacy Start-Up Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced clinical trials pharmacist to join the Royal North Shore Hospital Clinical Trials Pharmacy team as the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Start-Up Manager. This senior role will lead study start-up activities for a growing portfolio of clinical trials, working closely with sponsors, investigators and research partners to establish new studies and expand access to innovative therapies through world-class clinical research.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 August 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
• Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
• Remuneration: $2,732.69 - $2,806.64 per week
• Hours Per Week: 38

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital - Clinical Trials Pharmacy

What you'll be doing

As the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Start Up Manager, you will lead and coordinate pharmacy study start-up activities for a diverse and growing portfolio of clinical trials at Royal North Shore Hospital. Working closely with sponsors, investigators, research teams and pharmacy staff, you will play a key role in establishing new clinical trials.

Key responsibilities

• Leading pharmacy study start-up activities, including feasibility assessments, Site Selection Visits (SSVs), protocol review and operational planning.
• Developing Costing of Services Estimates (COSEs), reviewing study budgets and supporting financial sustainability of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service.
• Preparing and overseeing study-specific pharmacy documentation, workflows and implementation processes to support successful trial activation.
• Collaborating with sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs), investigators, research governance teams and other stakeholders throughout the study start-up process.
• Supporting the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Manager in the management and operational delivery of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service.
• Leading and supporting pharmacy staff through mentoring, workforce development and performance management activities.
• Identifying opportunities for service growth, process improvement and enhanced research capability within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy.
• Contributing to quality improvement, education and research initiatives that promote excellence in clinical trial pharmacy practice.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidate criteria

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no conditions or restrictions on practice and evidence of extensive relevant hospital experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial governance requirements, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking clinical trial feasibility assessments, coordinating pharmacy Site Selection Visits (SSVs), preparing study-specific pharmacy documentation, and supporting the development of clinical trial budgets and Costing of Services Estimates (COSEs).
• Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring and supporting pharmacy staff, including performance development and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs), investigators, research governance staff and other key stakeholders to facilitate the successful establishment of clinical trials.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 23 October 2026