Lead Clinical Trial Unit Manager | Gold Coast | Great Benefits

Mater Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 104,000; Full time

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Salary packaging up to $18,550

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Job summary

Mater Research on the Gold Coast is seeking a Clinical Trial Unit Manager for a three-year fixed-term, full-time appointment based at our Gold Coast campus. You will lead the trials team, ensure high-quality conduct of clinical research, and align with GCP and regulatory standards while managing budgets, HR, and stakeholder relationships.

The role focuses on developing the team, driving trial performance and participant recruitment, and embedding a safety-first, values-driven culture in

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and post-graduate qualification with experience deemed suitable by Mater.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Clinical Trial management and leadership.
• Experience in Clinical Trial Financial management and associate systems
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and experience negotiating and liaising effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated computer literacy and proficient use of standard Microsoft suite of applications
• Current ICH GCP certification, with a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the relevant guiding principles for clinical trial activities.
• AHPRA nursing registration, without restrictions, and a minimum of five years’ experience in clinical trial nursing and experience in a relevant field of research
• 5+ years of experience as a research nurse in a field related to Oncology and Medical Trials
• Knowledge of and experience with data management systems for clinical trials

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Trial Unit, ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of clinical research.
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to clinical research staff, including workforce planning, recruitment, training and professional development.
• Oversee the end-to-end coordination of clinical trials, including feasibility, start-up, participant recruitment, trial conduct and close-out.
• Manage unit budgets, financial performance, resource allocation and operational reporting.
• Ensure clinical trials comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, research protocols and clinical governance frameworks.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, risk management, safety monitoring and audit activities to maintain high standards of research delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Principal Investigators, clinicians, sponsors, regulatory bodies and internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee participant safety, clinical care pathways, adverse event reporting and data integrity throughout trial delivery.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency, trial performance and participant recruitment and retention.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive and safety-focused team culture aligned with Mater’s mission and values.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

GCP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree and postgraduate qualification

Job description

Mater Research on the Gold Coast is seeking a Clinical Trial Unit Manager for a three-year fixed-term, full-time appointment based at our Gold Coast campus. You will lead the trials team, ensure high-quality conduct of clinical research, and align with GCP and regulatory standards while managing budgets, HR, and stakeholder relationships.

The role focuses on developing the team, driving trial performance and participant recruitment, and embedding a safety-first, values-driven culture in