Research Physician

CMAX Clinical Research; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMAX Clinical Research in Adelaide, SA is seeking a Research Physician to join the Medical Team on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. The role focuses on safe and successful delivery of early-phase clinical trials, with opportunities for Senior Research Physician responsibilities for experienced candidates.

You will work within our purpose-built facility alongside Physicians, Nurses and other clinical professionals to advance new medicines while ensuring participant safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Current unconditional medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.
• ALS1 certification, or willingness to complete the required training.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations and medical history assessments for participant screening and study activities.
• Review and authorise clinical pathology results, vital signs and ECGs, and respond to significant findings.
• Provide high-quality medical care and clinical oversight ensuring participant safety throughout a study.
• Assess, document, monitor and report adverse events per protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Clinical Research Nurses, Principal Investigators, external medical personnel and other stakeholders to support trial delivery.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure safe and efficient study activities per approved protocols.
• Contribute medical expertise in a fast-paced, research-focused environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Medical degree

ALS1 certification

Job description

Research Physician | Clinical Trials

Adelaide, SA

General Practitioners (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

Are you a medical practitioner looking for an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a different and highly specialised environment?

CMAX is seeking a Research Physician to join our Medical Team and contribute to the safe and successful delivery of innovative early-phase clinical trials. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop or expand your career in clinical research while helping evaluate new medicines and technologies before they become widely available.

For suitably experienced candidates, there may also be an opportunity to be considered for appointment as a Senior Research Physician, with additional clinical leadership, mentoring and study responsibilities.

About Us:

Operating for more than 30 years, CMAX is Australia's longest running and most experienced clinical trial units conducting successful world-leading research for local and international clients, specialising in a range of early-phase trials.

We are proud to be a key contributor in the advancement of global medicines and technologies - from vaccines and pain control to early warning bio-devices and hormone replacement therapies, these are just a few of the many research areas for which CMAX has provided clinical trial services.

Employing more than 400 staff, CMAX is a 78-bed clinical trials unit, with a database of more than 70,000 clinical trial participants, and utilising state-of-the-art facilities, we are primely positioned, opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and part of the Adelaide BioMed City precinct.

About the role:

CMAX Clinical Research is looking for passionate and experienced Research Physicians to join our world-class clinical research team on a permanent full-time or permanent part-time basis (minimum 3 days per week).

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical experience into the exciting world of early-phase clinical trials, seeking exposure to clinical research within a dynamic commercial environment, or looking for greater flexibility in your medical career, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of tomorrow's treatments.

Working within CMAX's purpose-built clinical research facility, you'll play a key role in the safe and successful conduct of Phase I and early-phase clinical trials, working alongside experienced Physicians, Principal Investigators, Nurses and clinical research professionals.

No two days are the same. You'll combine your clinical expertise with research, critical thinking and participant care, while gaining valuable exposure to innovative medicines and emerging healthcare treatments.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct physical examinations and comprehensive medical history assessments as part of participant screening and study activities;
• Review and authorise clinical pathology results, vital signs and ECGs, identifying and responding to clinically significant findings;
• Provide high-quality medical care and clinical oversight, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of participants throughout their involvement in a study;
• Assess, document, monitor and report adverse events and medical issues in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements;
• Work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure study activities are conducted safely, efficiently and in accordance with Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)-approved protocols;
• Collaborate with Clinical Research Nurses, Principal Investigators, external medical personnel and other stakeholders to support successful trial delivery;
• Contribute your medical expertise to a collaborative, fast-paced environment where clinical excellence and participant safety come first.

Senior Research Physician opportunities

Candidates appointed at Senior Research Physician level may also:

• Support Day 1 dosing and post-dose participant monitoring under the guidance of the Principal Investigator;
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to Research Physicians and Nurse Practitioners;
• Supervise and train new medical team members;
• Lead medical process-improvement initiatives;
• Develop and deliver training across the Research Physician and Nurse Practitioner teams;
• Manage an allocated portfolio of medical or clinical development work;
• Help provide medical coverage during planned and unplanned Principal Investigator leave, within the appropriate delegation and governance arrangements.

About you:

We're looking for a clinician who is curious, collaborative and passionate about healthcare innovation, with the confidence to apply sound clinical judgement in a research environment.

You'll bring:

• Current unconditional medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Medical Indemnity Insurance;
• ALS1 certification, or a willingness to complete the required training;
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and interpersonal skills;
• A calm, practical and patient-focused approach, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment;
• An interest in clinical research, emerging treatments and innovation in healthcare;
• The flexibility to work varied hours, including occasional after-hours work and weekends where required;
• Previous clinical research or early-phase trial experience will be highly regarded.

Why CMAX?

At CMAX, you'll be part of a team at the forefront of early-phase clinical research, contributing to studies that help shape the future of medicine.

You'll work alongside experienced clinical research professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing your understanding of the clinical trial landscape and gaining exposure to innovative new therapies.

Whether you're looking for career development, meaningful clinical work or the flexibility of part-time practice, CMAX offersan opportunity to combine your medical expertise with a genuine passion for advancing healthcare.

Flexible hours may include occasional after-hours work, weekends and public holidays depending on study requirements.

Applications will close on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Only candidates who have the right to work unrestricted in Australia need apply for this position.

Please note that we may be conducting interviews during the advertisement period and retain the right to withdraw the advert should we select a successful applicant prior to the closing date.