SCHN Clinical Trials Start-Up Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 13 April 2027
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 114251 - 134809 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ653910
Location: Randwick and Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 12 April 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Natasha Edirisinghege on Natasha.Edirisinghege@health.nsw.gov.au

 

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Trials Start-Up Manager will work across the SCHN at the following campuses, to lead and support clinical research start up activities, specific to the CRCs: • The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) • Sydney Children’s Hospital (SCH) This role encompasses managing administrative functions that support clinical research and the broader organisational unit, while fostering strong, professional relationships with sponsors, investigators, supporting departments, collaborators, and their teams through clear, consultative communication. The position also involves identifying opportunities to enhance processes across SCHN to improve quality, compliance, efficiency, and consistency in start up operations. Day to day accountabilities include: - Providing leadership, oversight and management of study start up activity from point of initial site approach, through to Research Governance Office (RGO) authorisation - Supporting feasibility assessments where required - Manage complex budget negotiations - Accurately negotiate, draft and finalise supporting department agreements - Review Clinical Trial Research Agreements in line with site expectations and local governance requirements - Build and manage studies in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) as per local site practices - Maintain an up to date understanding of the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks governing clinical research and applying this knowledge to informed decision making. - Preparation and submission of ethics and governance applications according to site and sponsor timelines - Provide continued support and encourage collaboration within the CRC start up team - Support the development and implementation of start-up systems and processes within the CRC - Financial management responsibilities related to study start up - Conduct efficient and accurate study handovers to clinical teams as required - Display high standards of accuracy and timeliness Undertake additional duties aligned with the role’s classification.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience with study start up or clinical trial management in a clinical research environment, or a combination of study and work experience.
2. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of legislation and guidelines for conducting clinical trials in Australia and experience in obtaining and maintaining ethics and governance approvals.
3. Demonstrated ability to exercise leadership, autonomy and initiative in relation to day-to-day problem solving, communication and decision making.
4. Demonstrated ability to meet and manage clinical trial study start up deadlines considering competing research and priorities including 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.
5. Strong computer skills and willingness to utilise existing and new systems for clinical trials project management and data including reporting.
6. Extensive experience in start-up activities for clinical research for commercially sponsored clinical trials; including budget development/negotiation, essential document preparation/management, and the submission of ethics and governance applications.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively; and take a consultative approach to ensure delivery of complex tasks to meet predefined time, budget and quality targets including exhibiting strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in liaising with a variety of stakeholders/audiences.
8. Demonstrate a culture of quality and patient safety in clinical research.