Employment Type

TemporaryFull Time until31 August 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification

Pharmacist Grade 3

Remuneration

$2,732.69 - $2,806.64 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ700278

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, engaging and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital - Clinical Trials Pharmacy

What you'll be doing

As the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Start Up Manager, you will lead and coordinate pharmacy study start-up activities for a diverse and growing portfolio of clinical trials at Royal North Shore Hospital. Working closely with sponsors, investigators, research teams and pharmacy staff, you will play a key role in establishing new clinical trials.

- Leading pharmacy study start-up activities, including feasibility assessments, Site Selection Visits (SSVs), protocol review and operational planning.
- Developing Costing of Services Estimates (COSEs), reviewing study budgets and supporting financial sustainability of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service.
- Preparing and overseeing study-specific pharmacy documentation,



workflows and implementation processes to support successful trial activation.
- Collaborating with sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs), investigators, research governance teams and other stakeholders throughout the study start-up process.
- Supporting the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Manager in the management and operational delivery of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service.
- Leading and supporting pharmacy staff through mentoring, workforce development and performance management activities.
- Identifying opportunities for service growth, process improvement and enhanced research capability within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy.
- Contributing to quality improvement, education and research initiatives that promote excellence in clinical trial pharmacy practice.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

1. Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no conditions or restrictions on practice and evidence of extensive relevant hospital experience.

2. Demonstrated working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial governance requirements, and relevant regulatory frameworks

3. Demonstrated experience undertaking clinical trial feasibility assessments, coordinating pharmacy Site Selection Visits (SSVs), preparing study-specific pharmacy documentation, and supporting the development of clinical trial budgets and Costing of Services Estimates (COSEs).

4. Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring and supporting pharmacy staff, including performance development and workforce planning.

5. Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs), investigators, research governance staff and other key stakeholders to facilitate the successful establishment of clinical trials.

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Applications Close: 23 October 2026

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 26 October2026

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📌 Clinical Trials Pharmacy Start-Up Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Northern Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney