We have an exciting opportunity for a specialist Principal Investigator to join our growing team of early-phase clinical trial investigators.
Nucleus Network is the only global Phase 1 clinical trial specialist organization with facilities in the USA, UK and Australia. Since being established in 2004, our organization has conducted over 1000 Phase 1 clinical trials for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from the USA, Europe, Australia and Asia.
We stand out because of our experience and technical expertise, great work culture and commitment to staff development.
Come and join us in continuing our exciting journey of expansion and gain world-class experience working with some of the most innovative biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies globally.
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit a part-time specialist medical practitioner to the role of Principal Investigator (PI) at Nucleus Network in Brisbane. This is a significant medical role and is focused on lead investigator responsibilities for early-phase clinical trials, including first-in-human studies.
This position reports to our Medical Director and will include involvement in the design, conduct and reporting of Phase 1 studies. PIs work as part of a larger team of medical officers, project managers, study coordinators, nurses and pharmacists at Nucleus Network that delivers safe clinical trials and high-quality trial data.
No prior Phase 1 trials experience is required, and the appointee will be extensively trained and mentored in the PI role.
Key responsibilities
- Review clinical trial protocols and investigator brochures in depth
- Ensure the protected and effective implementation and performance of early-phase trials at our Brisbane unit, in association with the Brisbane Medical Director and Nucleus Network Chief Medical Officer
- Monitor safety during studies including the review and management of adverse events
- Provide medical services to participants of clinical trials
- Offer support to biotech and pharma companies on protocol design and study conduct
- Attend Safety Monitoring Committee meetings and contribute to dose-escalation decisions
- Provide medical advice to all departments of Nucleus Network
- Apply ICH Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulatory guidance to the practice of clinical trials
- Supervise and mentor junior medical officers at Nucleus Network
- Provide expertise and leadership if a medical emergency was to occur
Requirements
- Full Australian work rights
- Full AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- An interest in the science and medicine of new drug development
- FRACP or other fellowship of a relevant specialist college
- A PhD or other higher research degree may be an advantage, but is not essential for this role
Employment Terms
- Part time (approximately 0.5 FTE)
- 6-month probation period
- Salary and conditions will be based on the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications
Benefits
- Meaningful Impact
'advancing medicine, improving lives' of people around the world
- Professional Growth Opportunities - We believe in investing in our employees' development
- Employee Recognition - Your hard work and achievements will be recognised and rewarded
- Employee Wellness Initiatives - We prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees