Team Leader - Oncology Trials

• Lead one of NSW’s largest and fastest-growing Clinical Trials Units.
• Make a direct impact in cutting-edge cancer research and patient care.
• Drive innovation, growth and operational excellence at Westmead Hospital.

Be at the forefront of life-saving cancer research. Lead, grow and optimise clinical trial operations in one of NSW’s largest oncology units.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $55.40 - $65.37 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location:  Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the dynamic and expanding Westmead Medical Oncology Clinical Trials Unit (MOCTU) – a leading centre for clinical cancer research in NSW. You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to advancing treatment options and improving patient outcomes.

• Work within one of the largest clinical trial portfolios in NSW
• Be part of a highly qualified, supportive and values-driven team
• Engage in first-in-human to phase 4 oncology trials
• Lead operational excellence across personnel and infrastructure management
• Thrive in a progressive, inclusive and patient-centred hospital culture
  
  

What you'll be doing 
In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll be responsible for managing the operational delivery of clinical trials in Medical Oncology at Westmead Hospital. You’ll lead and develop a multidisciplinary team while driving trial efficiency, growth and innovation.

• Oversee daily trial operations including recruitment, scheduling and participant monitoring
• Lead and support a team of Coordinators, Research Nurses and Trial Assistants
• Ensure trial protocols and GCP standards are met across all trial activities
• Foster strong partnerships with Investigators, sponsors and health professionals
• Manage MOCTU’s trial portfolio and resource allocation to support growth and excellence
  
  

Ready to make a difference in cancer care and research? Apply now and join a team transforming oncology outcomes for patients across NSW.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Relevant health related qualification and/or experience in the field of medical oncology clinical research and clinical trials.
2. Extensive experience running clinical trials at site (public or private hospital).
3. Demonstrated excellent leadership skills either as a line manager or as a mentor/trainer to Clinical Trial Coordinators.
4. Experience working in, or dealing with, sponsors and industry.
5. Previous experience in clinical trial audits either Sponsor lead or regulatory body audits (for cause audits also acceptable).
6. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, such as negotiation and report writing applicable in both a research and administrative context.
7. Demonstrated understanding of the legislation, codes and guidelines relevant to clinical and research ethics, and the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, relevant privacy acts and guidelines, the Human Tissue Act, and the Therapeutic Goods Act as it relates to use of medications in human research.
8. Proven highly developed delegation skills and staff coaching skills.

Requisition ID:  REQ568705
Applications Close:  29th May 2025

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Meenal Rai on meenal.rai@health.nsw.gov.au