Medical Officer Class 3 (Mo3) – Clinical Evaluator

Hudson Talent Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Talent Solutions is partnering with a federal health authority to appoint Medical Officer Class 3 Evaluators. This non-clinical role focuses on evidence-based assessments of complex data to support the approval and registration of prescription medicines in Australia.

You will evaluate clinical trial data, draft regulatory reports, and advise decision-makers within statutory timelines, contributing to public health safeguards nationwide.

Qualifications

• Must hold MBBS degree or equivalent.
• Current, unrestricted registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Australian Citizenship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations of complex clinical data and scientific dossiers for prescription medicine approvals and variations.
• Formulate clear, defensible clinical assessments and risk-benefit analyses for 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 standards and timeframes.
• Contribute to regulatory process improvements and ongoing post-market reviews.

Skills

Clinical data evaluation

Regulatory reporting

Written communication

Education

MBBS degree

Job description

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.

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. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.