Project Manager - Clinical Research - [Archived Advertisement]

The Opportunity

Telethon Kids Institute are seeking a highly driven project manager to be an integral part of our leading-edge Cystic Fibrosis research. You will work with a team of experienced and passionate clinicians, researchers, patients and their families across Australia in this first of its kind clinical trial.

You will be part of the Bayesian Evidence-Adaptive Treatment for managing Cystic Fibrosis (BEAT CF) which is a national 5-year multi-centre platform trial to improve the management of children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis.

The Role

As an experienced Project Manager of clinical trials, you will take the lead on this ground-breaking innovative approach. You will deliver high-level and professional research services and ensure the project's priorities are met by providing expert advice at both a strategic and operational level.

This role will have a strong focus on developing, pursuing and maintaining strong partnerships with all key stakeholders, including collaborators, consumers, relevant research bodies, academic staff and service providers. To be successful you will have demonstrated ability to build strong relations and possess a high level of communication skills.

This is a 12-month full time opportunity which has the ability to be located in the successful candidates desired location within Australia.

The Experience

The successful applicant will have the following skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in biological sciences, allied health, nursing or other relevant discipline OR equivalent work experience
• Ability to demonstrate high level project management skills
• Experience in a clinical research environment, preferably across different phases of project development is essential
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, communicate and work within a team
• Experience working in Investigator initiated clinical trials is highly desirable

This is a 12-month full-time maternity leave cover role. If you are successful, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration, including access to generous salary packaging and the opportunity to be a part of a long-standing organisation.  

We offer excellent training and development opportunities and generous staff benefits including flexible working conditions, additional annual leave, social activities and a health and wellbeing program.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check and Proof of working rights in Australia prior to commencement.

If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, please 'Apply Now' by sending your full CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the job description. We look forward to receiving your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Carly McCallum

Contact Email: carly.mccallum@telethonkids.org.au

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 2nd July 2019 - Telethon Kids reserves the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.