Clinical Research Manager

**Job no**: 0062652
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time (0.8-1FTE) Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Infectious Diseases
**Salary**:UOM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 pa (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Manage and oversee vaccine clinical trials within the Vaccination Research Group at the Peter Doherty Institute.
- Lead innovative vaccine research in a growing medical field at a globally renowned institute.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

**About the Role**
The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity is seeking a Research Manager for the Vaccine Research Group. The role involves managing diverse vaccine studies across all age groups in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, with a high degree of autonomy in operational management and oversight of the multidisciplinary study team. The Research Manager will work under the direction of the Head of the Vaccine Research Group and receive support from Senior Research Fellows/Officers. This role requires you to work up to 4 days onsite based on the business's needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Contribute to the planning and execution of new clinical vaccine trials in adults.
- Manage study team (Research nurses, Logistics, Study Doctors), including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
- Develop policies, protocols and recruitment strategies for clinical trials.
- Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) and source documents for each clinical trial.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will have outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and the ability to multitask and manage multiple demands effectively. Your demonstrated ability to liaise with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes is essential.

You will also have:

- Post graduate qualification in nursing, science, health science or biomedical science or progress towards and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Good working knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology, a sound understanding of the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and an excellent knowledge of applicable Australian and international regulations and guidelines.
- Significant experience with responsible roles in the planning, conduct, coordination or management of clinical trials, including Industry sponsored studies.
- Experience in data and database management and data collection.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Department of Infectious Diseases**

The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peter Doherty Institute conducts impactful research on global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging infectious diseases. Join our collaborative team of diverse researchers, make a difference in patient outcomes, and contribute to shaping public health policies. Together, we strive for excellence, innovation, and integrity in advancing our understanding and combatting infectious diseases.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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