Clinical Trial Manager - Part-Time

1w1 week ago

Deakin University

Australia, CU · Part-time · $118,801 – $136,018

About this role

Lead end-to-end clinical trial governance as Clinical Trial Manager at Deakin University, overseeing regulatory, ethical, contractual and compliance requirements across a complex multi-site trial. Drive strategic trial operations including milestone planning, progress monitoring and recruitment oversight. Ensure GCP-aligned implementation with safety and risk management.

Act as central liaison for investigators, sponsors, clinicians and internal stakeholders, providing authoritative guidance and managing multi-site communications. Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team while embedding quality assurance, audit readiness and robust documentation systems. Foster inclusive partnerships across the University and trial sites.

Work in an inclusive and supportive culture at Deakin, both online and on campus, with Barwon Health and hybrid arrangements. Enjoy flexible working to manage work-life balance in a dynamic environment committed to positive impact through education and research. Collaborate using strong problem-solving and change leadership.

Grow your career with ongoing learning and development opportunities. Access variety of leave options including generous parental leave and ability to purchase additional leave. Contribute to Deakin's global impact in a progressive, thriving culture that values diversity.

Requirements

Postgraduate qualifications (or progress toward them) in a relevant health discipline, or extensive equivalent experience in clinical trials and research management
Proven experience coordinating multi-site clinical trials, including recruitment, administration, data collection, safety monitoring and budget oversight
Strong understanding of clinical trial regulatory frameworks, ethics and governance processes, with the ability to design and implement risk-assessment frameworks aligned with GCP
Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to lead staff, manage timelines, resolve protocol deviations and respond to emerging trial issues
High digital literacy and data management capability, with strong time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities effectively

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end clinical trial governance, overseeing all regulatory, ethical, contractual and compliance requirements across a complex multi-site trial
Drive strategic trial operations, including milestone planning, progress monitoring, recruitment oversight, safety and risk management, and GCP-aligned implementation
Act as the central liaison for investigators, sponsors, clinicians and internal stakeholders, providing authoritative guidance and managing complex multi-site communications
Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team while embedding strong quality assurance, audit readiness, continuous improvement and robust documentation systems
Foster inclusive, collaborative partnerships across the University and trial sites, using strong problem-solving, change leadership and stakeholder engagement to deliver successful outcomes

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements with Barwon Health
Variety of leave options including generous parental leave
Ability to purchase additional leave
Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance
Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career
Inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus