• Based at HERB building Geelong + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed term for 3 years 
• HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

As a Clinical Trial Manager you will:

• Collaborate closely with the DTH team and DTH support roles to optimise quality assurance processes to ensure University clinical trial activities align with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, the Therapeutic Goods Act, the Privacy and Data Protection Act (2014), ICH-GCP/ISO 14155, the National Statement and other relevant legislation when developing and conducting clinical trials.
• Act as the content expert for the development and ongoing upkeep of the Deakin Clinical Trials portal.
• Provide clinical trial operational expertise for the development of secure data management platform(s) across the clinical trial life cycle.
• Develop processes that enhance the quality of funding applications that involve clinical trials, (e.g., identifying areas of alignment across Institutes, assistance with planning funding bids, building partnerships).
• Provide high level and day-to-day guidance to trial staff in the operational elements of the clinical trial process including ethics, contracts, multi-institution agreements, establishing of Data Safety Monitoring Boards, data management (e.g., advise on trial registration, data dictionaries, storage and data sharing policies), safety reporting and other trial related activities.                                                                                          

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications (for example, in a science or health discipline) or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience in the coordination and management of clinical trials or a Clinical Trial Unit and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• ICH GCP certification is required.
• Experience working in clinical trials.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Anne Woollett (Associate Director, Operations and Strategy) on anne.woollett@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Clinical Trials Manager, 580141.pdf

Applications for this position close on 13th February at 11:55pm. 

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.