Clinical Research Manager

• Annual base salary from $ 142,838 - $150,860 (HEW 9) plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Full time, continuing role
• Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

About the Role

Leading a team, the Clinical Research Manager develops and oversees the implementation and management of Macquarie University's clinical research governance and regulatory requirements and supports the integration of clinical research into standard clinical services in Macquarie University Health (MU Health).

You will be responsible for ensuring that clinical research projects are evaluated, meet quality standards and ethical requirements, and are consistent with industry best practice and University policies. Working closely with senior research leadership in MU Health and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, the role takes management responsibilities for delivering clinical research strategies and initiatives.

About You

You are currently in a relevant research management position that has provided you with an in-depth knowledge of the Australian higher education environment. You have a postgraduate degree and extensive experience in medical sciences, health sciences and/or clinical trials. You are known for your senior stakeholder management and strong leadership skills. You have sound judgement and are a strategic thinker.

About Us

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what's possible to solve some of the big issues of our time, both nationally and on a global scale.

The Faculty's current education suite includes courses in clinical science, physiotherapy, chiropractic, medicine and public health, psychology, linguistics, audiology, and speech pathology. The Faculty forms part of MU Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital as well as primary and speciality clinics. We have active research programs in neurosciences, health systems and patient safety research, cancer medicine, and clinical sciences, amongst others.

We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff and expect all our leaders to live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

• Postgraduate degree and extensive relevant experience in medical sciences, health sciences, clinical trials or significant relevant knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research workflows including clinical research governance and ethics, clinical registries and biobanks, and clinical trials.
• Proven leadership skills managing a team in a professional environment to meet specified outcomes, quality expectations, and time frames, while anticipating problems, developing contingencies, and negotiating solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic decision making, including development of business cases and other executive documentation to support decisions.
• Developing and implementing clinical research governance policies, standards and/or frameworks with a commitment to continuing development of best practice.

*Please note that this position requires pre-employment checks.

Specific Role Enquiries: Professor Michael Jones, Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation), at

Applications Close: 14 September 2025 at 11:59pm

We reserve the right to progress or decline applications at our discretion and may close this advertisement prior to the listed closing date.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.