Join Nucleus Network as the Head of Clinical Development and help advance medicine while building a rewarding career in clinical research.

As the world's leading Phase 1 clinical trials specialist, with facilities across Australia, the USA, and the UK, we partner with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help bring new medicines to patients.

Why Join Nucleus Network?

- Work with purpose by contributing to the success of clinical trials

- Ask better questions and find smarter ways of working in an environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

- Start here, go further be part of the team behind clinical trials shaping the future of medicine

- Be visible at scale in a global organisation where your contribution is recognised.

- Grow in a growing place, with expanding operations creating new opportunities across the business.

- Join a culture of curiosity where learning, collaboration and new ideas are encouraged every day.

- Access to benefits include Fitness Passport, Reward Hub discounts, wellbeing initiatives, recognition programs and EAP support.

About the role

The Head of Clinical Development is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing Nucleus Network's global awarded clinical trial portfolio, ensuring the successful rollout of studies across all clinical units. This position leads the Clinical Development, Ethics & Regulatory, and Contracts teams, driving the planning, startup, governance, budgeting and contractual delivery of clinical trial programs.

You will build and maintain robust client relationships, provide strategic oversight of awarded studies, ensure occupancy and revenue targets are achieved, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality clinical research outcomes. As Research Governance Officer, you will also oversee ethical and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

Working as part of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping clinical development strategy, driving operational excellence,



and supporting the continued growth of one of the world's leading early phase clinical research organisations.

Build a long-term career with opportunities to influence global operations, mentor high-performing teams and contribute to the future direction of the business

Key responsibilities:

- Lead the global Clinical Development function and awarded clinical trial portfolio.

- Drive strategic planning, operational integration and delivery of organisational objectives.

- Lead Clinical Development, Ethics & Regulatory and Contracts teams to achieve study startup milestones.

- Oversee study timelines, budgets, contracts, operational planning and risk assessments.

- Develop and maintain strong sponsor, client, vendor and stakeholder relationships. Oversee financial performance of the awarded pipeline and report on portfolio metrics.

- Act as Research Governance Officer and ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and relevant regulations.

- Lead strategic improvement initiatives, process optimisation and best-practice clinical research standards.

- Collaborate across multiple business functions and global clinical units to achieve operational success

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in science or a related Life Sciences discipline.

- Minimum 12 years' clinical research experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.

- Extensive knowledge of clinical trials and clinical research operations.

- Strong strategic, analytical and commercial acumen.

- Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence and develop high-performing teams.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, sponsors and internal teams.

- Early phase drug development experience.

- Extensive Phase 1 clinical trial experience.

- Experience within a pharmaceutical company, biotechnology company or CRO environment.

Nucleus Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds, inclusive teams and people who are driven by purpose, curiosity and care.

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📌 Head of Clinical Development (Melbourne)
🏢 Nucleus Network
📍 Melbourne