Advanced Therapeutics Program Manager- cancer therapy centre

The Opportunity

The newly created, hands-on Advanced Therapeutics Program Manager role will support the establishment of the Advanced Therapeutics Coordinating Centre (ATCC), a strategic collaboration between UNSW, the NSW Government, and the Cancer Institute NSW.

The pilot phase will coordinate several cancer therapy clinical trials in partnership with Scientia Clinical Research (SCR), Omico, and industry collaborators, focusing on evaluating personalised and off-the-shelf RNA cancer vaccines. Over time, the ATCC aims to become a national academic hub for clinical trial design, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Formally reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Precincts), with a strong link to the Cancer Institute NSW, you'll have a dotted line to the Operations Director of the UNSW Clinical Research Unit for day-to-day and practical purposes. You'll deliver and oversee, with support through the UNSW Clinical Research Unit operational structure, the operational, administrative, and governance functions of the pilot, support the ATCC steering committee, and coordinate trial setup, execution, and monitoring. Responsibilities include stakeholder communication, ethics and governance management, and site engagement, ensuring projects are efficiently delivered.

This role will be primarily located in The Health Translation Hub (HTH) a flagship UNSW initiative uniting researchers, clinicians, educators, industry, and public health leaders to accelerate the translation of research and innovation into better patient care and community health outcomes.

The Organisation

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn't only what we do, it's how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It's the reason we're Australia's number one university for impact and among the nation's Top 20 employers. And it's why we come to campus each day.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• On-site parking available

Who you are

You hold tertiary qualifications in health, science, or a related field and/or at least 10 years of project management or coordination experience in a clinical research or academic setting, as well as a deep understanding of the project life cycle and the strategic development of project plans, objectives, and documentation. You also bring detailed knowledge of ICH-GCP standards, along with national ethical and regulatory requirements for human research, and a strong grasp of clinical trial coordination processes, including ethics and site governance. Experience in coordinating networked clinical trials or vaccine-related research will be highly valued.

You have advanced written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to produce high-quality deliverables. Your strong consultation, negotiation, and influencing skills enable you to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. You are highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you show initiative, flexibility, and a proactive approach to developing effective solutions. You can also demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and proficiency using tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and online project tracking systems.

Finally, you align with UNSW's values and objectives, uphold relevant policies, and are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

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To apply:  If contributing to the development of cancer therapies is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter, addressing the Skills and Experience required, via the APPLY button. 

Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e:

Applications close: 11.55pm, Tuesday 28th October 2025.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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