Regional Clinical Project Lead | Trials & Site Activation

AbCellera; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus

12.5% superannuation

AUD 1,500 Active Lifestyle Allowance

Job summary

AbCellera is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to serve as the Regional Lead for study execution in Australia. You will drive cross-functional country and regional teams, align regulatory and trial milestones, and mentor teammates while advancing site activation within Australian regulatory and ethics frameworks.

You will manage Phase I–III trials, work with CTMS, eTMF and EDC platforms, and travel ~15% for co-monitoring and territory development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in clinical research and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager leading multi-center trials and 3+ years as a CRA.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and TGA regulations with experience in Australian regulatory and HREC approvals.
• Experience with CTMS, eTMF, and EDC platforms to drive data‑driven decisions.
• Willingness to travel ~15% for co-monitoring and territory development.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional country- and regional-level study teams to align clinical supply and regulatory goals.
• Develop and maintain Country/Regional Execution Plans to meet global milestones.
• Manage execution of clinical trials and act as the primary liaison in assigned countries.
• Identify high-performing sites to diversify beyond traditional academic centers.
• Oversee site-level implementation of protocols ensuring alignment with scientific intent.
• Navigate regional ethics landscape to enable competitive start-up at local sites.

Job description

AbCellera is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to serve as the Regional Lead for study execution in Australia. You will drive cross-functional country and regional teams, align regulatory and trial milestones, and mentor teammates while advancing site activation within Australian regulatory and ethics frameworks.

You will manage Phase I–III trials, work with CTMS, eTMF and EDC platforms, and travel ~15% for co-monitoring and territory development.