Clinical Trials Program Lead, Osteoarthritis Research

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kolling Institute, part of the University of Sydney, seeks a Clinical Trials Program Lead to manage osteoarthritis clinical trials. You will provide operational leadership to the trials team, ensure adherence to protocols and regulatory standards, and manage budgets and stakeholder relationships.

The role is a full-time, fixed-term position located at The Kolling Institute, St Leonards, NSW, until 31 December 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience developing/reviewing research protocols, ethics submissions and grant applications.
• Financial governance: budgeting, reporting and change control.
• Clinical trial coordination across multiple stakeholders and sites.
• Working knowledge of GCP and regulatory/ethical approvals in Australia.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical trial operations and ensure timely delivery of trials.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, ethics, GCP, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage budgets for all trials with governance and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with Chief Investigators, sponsors and external partners.
• Provide leadership and direction to the clinical trials team and drive performance.

Skills

Clinical trial leadership

Budget management

GCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Kolling Institute, part of the University of Sydney, seeks a Clinical Trials Program Lead to manage osteoarthritis clinical trials. You will provide operational leadership to the trials team, ensure adherence to protocols and regulatory standards, and manage budgets and stakeholder relationships.

The role is a full-time, fixed-term position located at The Kolling Institute, St Leonards, NSW, until 31 December 2027.