SCHN Clinical Research Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until 7 July
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Additional information

• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Research Manager (CRM) is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the Clinical Research Centre's (CRCs) at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick, with the vision to continue to grow paediatric research and to be recognised nationally and internationally for research outputs with overall aim of improving child health outcomes.

The CRM plans, coordinates, leads and manages human, financial, material, and capital resources and is responsible for overseeing all clinical research studies conducted through the CRCs. The CRM liaises with Sponsors, Investigators, Collaborators and their Teams (including both Internal and External stakeholders) to ensure effective communication, escalation and execution in the performance of clinical trial activity to meet key performance indicators of timeframe, budget, quality, education and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance.

The CRM will aim to promote an increase in the quality, quantity and relevance of paediatric clinical trials conducted by providing expert assistance to investigators in all aspects of the development and conduct of trials.

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications, with subsequent relevant experience in the conduct and management of clinical research and research teams, specifically clinical trials.
2. Extensive experience in the management of multicentre, national and international clinical research in collaboration with other health disciplines. Includes experience in feasibility analyses, budget development and management, study start ups and all aspects of end to end trial management.
3. Extensive understanding of regulatory and ethical guidelines relevant to the conduct of clinical research/trials including GCP and NCTGF requirements
4. Demonstrated ability to exercise leadership, autonomy and initiative in relation to day-to-day problem solving, communication and decision making.
5. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in liaising with a variety of stakeholders/audiences.
6. Excellent project, time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, have attention to detail, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a highly paced environment.
7. Demonstrated problem solving and strategic planning skills with the ability to design and implement appropriate departmental processes and systems to improve and maintain quality.
8. Extensive computer skills, including experience with using a Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS), and willingness to utilise existing and new systems for clinical trials project management and data management including reporting.

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

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NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Grand on *********

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children's Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on ************

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Applications Close:26 May 2025

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