Clinical Trials & Research Manager, Ramsay Clinic New Farm

Fulltime - Fixed term 2 year contract 

• Become a part of a national clinical trials network within Ramsay Health Care
• Be a part of a dynamic team working to change outcomes in care through the delivery of clinical trials
• Work within a health care environment to implement research outcomes and improve patient care

About the role

Ramsay Health Care is seeking a full time Clinical Trials & Research Manager who will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of clinical trial activities and other clinical research projects at Ramsay Clinic New Farm.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the development of a new clinical trials unit at the site and will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities related to sponsored and investigator driven clinical trials that have been established at the hospital.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the development of a leading clinical trials unit at Ramsay Clinic New Farm and the broader Ramsay Clinical Trials Network. 

  Key responsibilities include:

• The establishment of the clinical trials unit at the site, with a key focus on developing relationships and supporting the needs of the core group of Principal Investigators;
• Implementation of clinical trial protocols at the site, including the recruitment of patients, coordinating patient visits and data collection in accordance with clinical trials protocols and following up patients as needed
• Assist with the start-up processes for clinical trials, ensuring that the site is able to be activated as quickly as possible
• Participate in the National Clinical Trials Network, attending national meetings and working collaboratively within the network to develop clinical trials within Ramsay Health Care.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems to support the operational activities of the clinical trials unit as required by the site and the national team

The role will report to the Ramsay Clinic New Farm CEO and the Head of Research Ramsay Health Care and will work closely with a number of key stakeholders including Principal Investigators, and the National Clinical Trials Network.

The role will encompass a number of key elements across people, processes and technology including:

• Project Management
• Teamwork/Collaborative Working
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Change Management

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Experience in a clinical research or clinical trials with prior exposure to the recruitment of patients and the collection and management of clinical trial data.
• Experience working with busy clinicians and an understanding of how to effectively manage and work within a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to establish relationships, influence, and work in partnership with stakeholders and employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated high level oral and written skills.
• Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical skills and the capacity to show initiative, to develop solutions and ensure that each research project is successful
• Demonstrated ability to plan and pursue challenging goals whilst successfully managing competing priorities
• High level knowledge of relevant codes and legislation related to human research ethics and research governance within Australia

About Ramsay Health Care

Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 480 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, United Kingdom, France, Scandinavia, Indonesia and Malaysia.  Ramsay Health Care is Australia's largest private hospital operator with 70 private hospitals.

Requirements

• A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For more information about this role, to request a position description or to have a confidential discussion, please contact:

Nicola Ware, National Research Unit and CEO, Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation, E: waren@rhrf.org.au or (02) 9433 1402.

Applications close on: Close of business Monday, 24^th February 2025. 

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