Clinical Trials Research Governance Officer
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Sydney, NSW- Opening Date: 24-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 07-Oct-2024
- Sydney, NSW
- $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading
- Provide advanced clinical trials governance support to the Human Research Manager and the Director, Research Ethics Compliance.
- Oversee compliance and regulatory requirements for clinical trials in accordance with UNSW requirements.
- Facilitate the assessment, initiation, and continued monitoring of clinical trials.
- Contribute to strategic and operational projects across the Research Ethics Compliance Support office.
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in clinical trials research governance.
- High-level understanding of codes and legislation related to clinical trials and research governance.
- Experience in safety monitoring and compliance reporting processes for clinical trials.
- Ability to analyze policies or guidelines to provide guidance to stakeholders.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- High-level organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and other relevant systems and applications.
- Understanding of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to training.
- Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements including a 9-day fortnight.
- Full-time (35 hours week) | Continuing (permanent) role.
- Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant
- UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Clinical Trials Research Governance Officer
Job no: 527664
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Research Administration support, Governance, Policy & Compliance, Clinical/Medical Research
The Opportunity
- Gain experience with university investigator-initiated sponsor responsibilities for national and international clinical trials
- Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements including 9-day fortnight
- $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading
- Full-time (35 hours week) | Continuing (permanent) role
The Research Ethics & Compliance Support (RECS) team coordinates committees and processes for research involving humans, animals, gene technology, radiation safety and research export controls and provides advice on legislative and other requirements in these areas. Committees include the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and its Human Research Ethics Advisory Panels (HREAPs). RECS also coordinate other research compliance areas such as export controls, drone use and quarantine.
This Integral role provides advanced clinical trials governance support to the Human Research Manager and the Director, Research Ethics Compliance, overseeing compliance and regulatory requirements to facilitate the assessment, initiation, and continued monitoring of clinical trials in accordance with UNSW requirements. You’ll also make a significant contribution to strategic and operational projects across the Research Ethics Compliance Support office, supporting the delivery of Division of Research & Enterprise goals.
The Organisation
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.
About the successful applicant
You have a relevant tertiary qualification and or experience in clinical trials research governance with high-level understanding of codes and legislation related to clinical trials and research governance, and the ability to interpret regulations effectively. You’ll also be able to demonstrate your experience in safety monitoring and compliance reporting processes for clinical trials, and analysis of policies or guidelines to provide guidance to stakeholders throughout the clinical trials research governance process.
Additionally, you have advanced level written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and experience in generating formal and complex meeting minutes and communications. High-level organisational skills are essential, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and operate autonomously. Proficiency in computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft 365 and other relevant systems and applications, is required.
You’ll also be able to demonstrate your understanding and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, and values, as well as relevant policies and guidelines. Lastly, they should possess knowledge of health and safety responsibilities, both psychosocial and physical, and a commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
To Apply:
If contributing to the compliance and regulatory requirements of clinical trials of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience required (nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Monday 7th October 2024
Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 24 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time