Medical Officer Class 3 (MO3) – Clinical Evaluator

Hudson; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading 25%

Job summary

Hudson is seeking experienced Medical Practitioners to join the Clinical Evaluation Section as Medical Officer Class 3 Evaluators. In this non-clinical role, you will evaluate complex clinical trial data and pharmacological evidence to support ARTG registration decisions for prescription medicines on the national register.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide authoritative recommendations, ensuring safety, efficacy, and quality while meeting statutory timeframes.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner.
• Australian citizenship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations of complex clinical data and scientific dossiers submitted for prescription medicine approvals and variations.
• Formulate clear, defensible clinical assessments and risk-benefit analyses to inform regulatory decisions.
• Provide expert clinical and scientific advice on safety, therapeutic efficacy, and quality.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and regulatory decision-makers to meet national health standards and timeframes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of regulatory processes and post-market review of therapeutic products.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

AHPRA registration (Medical Practitioner)

Australian citizenship

Job description

• Evaluates clinical trial data for prescription medicine approvals.
• Prepares evidence-based recommendations for ARTG registration decisions.
• Advises on medicine safety, efficacy, and therapeutic quality.
  

• Evaluates clinical trial data for prescription medicine approvals.
• Prepares evidence-based recommendations for ARTG registration decisions.
• Advises on medicine safety, efficacy, and therapeutic quality.
  

Role Type: Contract (12 Months + potential 12-month extension)
Location: Sydney, Canberra, or Brisbane

The Opportunity

A key Federal Government regulatory health body is seeking experienced Medical Practitioners to join the Clinical Evaluation Section as Medical Officer Class 3 (MO3) Evaluators. In this high-impact, non-clinical role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding public health across Australia. You will conduct critical evaluations of complex clinical trial data, pharmacological evidence, and submission packages to provide authoritative, evidence-based recommendations that guide the approval and registration of prescription medicines on the national register.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations of complex clinical data and scientific dossiers submitted for prescription medicine approvals and variations.
• Formulate clear, defensible clinical assessments and risk-benefit analyses to inform high-level regulatory decisions.
• Provide expert clinical and scientific advice on safety, therapeutic efficacy, and quality.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary scientific teams, external expert committees, and regulatory decision-makers to meet national health standards and statutory timeframes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in regulatory processes and the ongoing post-market review of therapeutic products.
  

Key Requirements

Mandatory

• Recognized medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Current, unrestricted registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Australian Citizenship is essential.
  

Highly Regarded

• Demonstrated experience in clinical data evaluation, clinical trials analysis, epidemiological studies, or academic research.
• Prior experience in a health authority, pharmaceutical clinical governance, or regulatory medicine environment.
• Solid understanding of the Australian risk-based regulatory framework for therapeutic goods and federal government decision-making processes.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex scientific findings into clear regulatory reports.
  

For more information on the role, contact Pat on 0439074391

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences - because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusiveofmandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.