Medical Officer – Clinical Research

Innovate Clinical Research; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Modern facilities

Comprehensive training provided

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Innovate Clinical Research is seeking enthusiastic doctors to broaden their clinical experience in medical research at our Waitara clinic on Sydney's Upper North Shore. As a Clinical Research Investigator, you will assess eligibility, perform examinations, obtain informed consent, review investigations, monitor participants and manage adverse events.

We offer flexible 1–5 day per week schedules, comprehensive training, modern facilities and a supportive multidisciplinary team to advance medical

Qualifications

• Hold current general registration with AHPRA and have a minimum of RMO-level clinical experience (PGY2 or above).
• Sound clinical judgement and confidence in your clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Enjoy spending time with patients and providing thoughtful, patient-centred care.
• Are naturally curious about medicine, quick to learn and interested in how new treatments are developed.
• Are organised, meticulous and methodical, with strong attention to detail.
• Are adaptable, comfortable following clinical protocols and able to work across a variety of medical conditions.
• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Are looking for something different from the traditional hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assessing participants’ medical histories and eligibility for clinical trials.
• Conducting clinical assessments and physical examinations.
• Explaining clinical trials and obtaining informed consent from participants.
• Reviewing pathology results, ECGs and other clinical investigations.
• Monitoring participants throughout their involvement in clinical trials.
• Identifying, assessing and managing adverse events.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and medical records.
• Working closely with our Principal Investigators, nurses and clinical research team to ensure studies are conducted safely and to a high standard.

Skills

AHPRA registration

RMO-level experience

Communication skills

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Explore a different side of medicine, alongside your hospital career.

At Innovate Clinical Research, we believe today's research creates tomorrow's treatments. Every clinical trial we conduct brings us closer to improving the lives of people living with a range of medical conditions.

We're looking for enthusiastic doctors who are interested in broadening their clinical experience and exploring the world of medical research.

With opportunities for 1–5 days per week, this role is ideally suited to doctors looking to complement their hospital work with something at a different pace.

You’ll gain exposure to emerging treatments, work alongside an experienced clinical research team and contribute to research that could shape the future of medicine.

Whether you’re curious about clinical research, looking to develop new skills or simply seeking a change of pace from the hospital environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As a Clinical Research Investigator, you’ll play an important role in caring for people participating in clinical trials and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing participants’ medical histories and eligibility for clinical trials.

• Conducting clinical assessments and physical examinations.

• Explaining clinical trials and obtaining informed consent from participants.

• Reviewing pathology results, ECGs and other clinical investigations.

• Monitoring participants throughout their involvement in clinical trials.

• Identifying, assessing and managing adverse events.

• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and medical records.

• Working closely with our Principal Investigators, nurses and clinical research team to ensure studies are conducted safely and to a high standard.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of medical conditions and gain exposure to new treatments and developments in medicine.

About you

You’ll probably enjoy this role if you:

• Hold current general registration with AHPRA and have a minimum of RMO-level clinical experience (PGY2 or above).

• Have sound clinical judgement and confidence in your clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

• Enjoy spending time with patients and providing thoughtful, patient-centred care.

• Are naturally curious about medicine, quick to learn and interested in how new treatments are developed.

• Are organised, meticulous and methodical, with strong attention to detail.

• Are adaptable, comfortable following clinical protocols and able to work across a variety of medical conditions.

• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Are looking for something different from the traditional hospital environment.

• Are available to work 1–5 days per week during business hours at our Waitara clinic.

Previous clinical research experience isn't required – we'll provide comprehensive training and support.

Why join Innovate Clinical Research?

Clinical research offers a different perspective on medicine. Rather than treating patients using established therapies, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of treatments that could change how medical conditions are managed in the future.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements: Opportunities for 1–5 days per week to complement your hospital commitments.

• A different pace: Experience a different clinical environment away from the demands of hospital wards and shift work.

• Meaningful work: Contribute to medical research that has the potential to improve people’s lives.

• Interesting and varied medicine: Gain exposure to clinical trials across different therapeutic areas and emerging treatments.

• Professional development: Build new skills and develop an understanding of clinical research and drug development.

• Comprehensive training: No previous clinical research experience required.

• A supportive team: Work alongside experienced doctors, nurses and clinical research professionals.

• Modern facilities: Work in our purpose-built clinical research centre in Waitara.

A little about us

Innovate Clinical Research is a growing Australian clinical research site based in Waitara, on Sydney's Upper North Shore.

We partner with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to conduct clinical trials investigating new treatments for a wide range of medical conditions.

We’re passionate about delivering high-quality research while ensuring every participant receives exceptional care.

If you’re a doctor who’s curious about clinical research and would enjoy a different perspective on medicine, we’d love to hear from you.