Medical Partnerships and Development Officer

Job Description

Medical Partnerships and Development Officer 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The team at Doherty Clinical Trials are driven to expand the horizons of early phase clinical trials, human challenge trials and medical research through the delivery of high quality and safe clinical trials. We foster collaboration with stakeholders and value the essential role of clinical trial volunteers, to enable groundbreaking, innovative medical research that will translate to vaccines and therapies, especially for infectious diseases. The Role The Medical Partnerships and Development Officer includes responsibilities for medical activities at Doherty Clinical Trials to support the implementation of early phase clinical trials, consistent with the role of Medical Officers. This role requires oversight from pre-study activities (protocol review, etc.), patient screening, oversight of study activities, including dosing, monitoring for and managing adverse events, through to close out of the clinical trial database. To fulfill the Medical officer component, they will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, the Nurse Unit Director, and other clinical staff to ensure that participant safety is paramount, and that complete GCP compliance, protocol adherence, and adherence to unit standard operating procedures is maintained. In addition to medical activities, the Medical Partnerships and Development Officer will lead and support initiatives at the intersection of operational and clinical assessment of proposed studies and business development. This role involves leveraging medical knowledge to drive business growth, support selection and implementation of new clinical trial opportunities, foster client relationships, and ensure alignment of clinical services with strategic goals. The Medical Partnerships and Development Officer will oversee multiple clinical trials varying in complexity, with overlapping timelines, and may be required to be involved in all aspects of the participant experience within the clinical trial. We are open to candidates applying for fulltime or part-time (0.6 or 0.8) employment for this role. About You The ideal candidate will bring a mix of communication skills, industry knowledge, and strategic insight to help us grow our network and make a lasting impact in healthcare. To be successful in this position you will have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated relevant clinical experience, ideally in a research or clinical trial setting. In addition, you will have well developed judgement and decision-making skills to prioritise conflicting demands and meet deadlines. You will also be a team player with the ability to support others in the team as needed. You will possess: Current medical registration with AHPRA (minimum General registration) Medical indemnity insurance Current ALS certificate Minimum two years post-graduate clinical experience Demonstrated interest in research and clinical trials Understanding of participant care within a clinical trial/ research setting. Understanding of early phase clinical research Familiarity with business development, client engagement, or strategic planning in a healthcare or research setting. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Additional desirable attributes are listed below: Post Graduate Medical Qualification GCP Certificate Clinical experience in infectious diseases and/or immunology Experience in medical research and/or medical industry Clinical trial experience Existing Investigator accreditation from the IAOCR or a desire to complete this qualification in the future. Shortlisting will commence immediately, so please send your application without delay. Applications close 12th February 2025 For any questions or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Williams at To protect the health and safety of participants, staff and other healthcare workers, vaccination for certain diseases is highly recommended for staff. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Industries Research Services #J-18808-Ljbffr