At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage innovative oncology clinical trials to advance cancer treatment.
- Company: Join St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, a leader in healthcare and research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cancer care while working with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in clinical trials and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 118981 - 118981 $ per year.
Join a globally renowned Oncology Clinical Trial Program.
About St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne:
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. With more than 6,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne, SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services, including acute medical and surgical care, sub-acute services, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia’s leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers, committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while advancing research and innovation.
About the Oncology Trials Unit:
The St Vincent’s Oncology Trials Unit is a leading clinical research service dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through innovative national and international clinical trials. Working in partnership with leading medical oncologists, researchers, pharmaceutical sponsors and cooperative research groups, the unit delivers cutting-edge clinical trials that provide patients with access to emerging therapies and contribute to the future of cancer care.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Oncology Clinical Trial Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Oncology Trials Unit. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to oversee a diverse portfolio of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials, while supporting and developing a passionate multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in driving research excellence, developing strategic partnerships and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality clinical trials for patients, researchers and stakeholders. You will be responsible for the operational, financial and regulatory oversight of the Oncology Trials Unit, with a focus on sustainability, compliance, growth and the identification of new research opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Oncology Trials Unit.
- Lead the planning, development, implementation and management of new and ongoing clinical trials.
- Oversee a diverse portfolio of early-phase, investigator-led and industry-sponsored research.
- Support and lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve high-quality research outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement, research excellence and best-practice clinical trial delivery.
- Identify and secure new research opportunities through feasibility assessments and strategic stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with medical oncologists, researchers, pharmaceutical sponsors and cooperative research groups.
- Act as the primary contact for clinical trial matters across internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to innovative research that has the potential to influence future standards of cancer treatment.
- Provide financial oversight of the clinical trials portfolio, supporting the sustainability and growth of the unit.
- Ensure clinical trials are conducted in accordance with relevant regulatory, ethical and Good Clinical Practice requirements.
- Maintain strong governance and compliance across research activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and trial performance.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a clinical trials environment.
- Strong understanding of oncology research, clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in oncology, haematology or another relevant health-related clinical trial environment.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing clinical trials within a hospital setting.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
What We Offer:
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Staff car parking.
- Opportunity to work within a globally recognised oncology clinical trials program.
- A supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on research excellence and innovation.
- The opportunity to contribute to clinical trials that may shape the future of cancer treatment.
At St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, we are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Oncology Clinical Trial Manager in Melbourne employer: St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba
At St Vincent's, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion, justice, integrity, and excellence. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, we offer our employees meaningful work that directly impacts the health outcomes of communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and a range of benefits including salary packaging and wellbeing initiatives, joining our team as a Senior Regulatory Business Analyst means becoming part of a dedicated workforce striving to shape a better and fairer health system for all.
Contact Details:
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Recruitment Team
