Overview

- Full-time, 12-month fixed term, based at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, with a hybrid working environment
- Exciting opportunity to manage meaningful clinical trials and research projects at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre
- Base Salary $126,065 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) at the University of Sydney is a leading academic research organisation recognised for delivering large, multicentre, and international investigator‑initiated clinical trials and associated research. Working closely with national and global research partners, we design and conduct high‑impact studies across a broad range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, diabetology, nephrology, neonatal and perinatal health, and respiratory disease. Our clinical trial operations team is central to driving this work, contributing to meaningful, high‑quality research that improves patient outcomes and advances clinical practice.

The CTC employs over 260 staff who share a passion for high-quality clinical trials and impactful research. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of how we work, with staff at all levels sharing knowledge, experience, and ideas to achieve exceptional outcomes. We offer a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment where people can thrive. If you bring a can‑do attitude and are excited to take on a recent challenge, we encourage you to apply.

The Clinical Trial Project Manager will lead a team and manage clinical trials and research projects across one or more therapeutic areas.

This position reports to the Clinical Trials Program Manager and has direct reports.

Your key responsibilities





- Provide oversight and direction on multiple clinical trials across one or more of the clinical research programs, proactively managing the trial operations from start-up to close-out
- Work collaboratively with the stakeholders including research collaborators, funders, vendors, the project team and relevant internal specialist groups, including, Quality & Compliance, Biomarker Research, Clinical Data Systems, Statistics and Clinical Data Management, other Clinical Trial Project Managers and the CTC Senior Leadership Team
- Line manage team members to foster high-performing teams and ensure Personal and Professional Development (PPD) practices are adopted
- Lead and promote process improvement to encourage quality and efficiency and contribute to Centre-wide strategic initiatives
- Develop and manage project budgets and oversee contracts with vendors, collaborators and sites

About you

- Postgraduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Extensive relevant working experience in project management or coordination of clinical trials and other research projects
- Financial management experience and literacy, experience in managing budgets and overseeing income and expenditure




- Knowledge of clinical trial requirements during their lifecycle from start up to close out, including a detailed understanding of the regulatory and ethical approval processes across Australia, as well as a thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines and Good Clinical Practice
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work as part of a team, and to support and develop team members in their activities and professional development (line management experience desirable)
- Excellent time and workload management with demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with day-to-day operational matters
- Proven ability to identify problems, make recommendations and implement appropriate solutions
- The ability and willingness to travel (20% of time).

We reward our employees

- Opportunities for flexible work arrangements
- Great leave conditions including annual leave loading and paid parental leave for eligible staff members
- Wellbeing programs: discounted gym membership (Fitness Passport)
- Career development: online training programs, study leave and internal development opportunities.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of

📌 Clinical Trials Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 Sydney