* Full-Time Continuing position
* Clinical Research Management position spanning a diverse range of clinical trials
* Base Salary $152, 045 - $160, 430 (effective June 2026) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Brain and Mind Centre is a global leader in research and treatment, focusing on conditions that affect child development, youth mental health and brain ageing. The work extends beyond laboratories and clinics to strong partnerships with industry, government, the community, and other healthcare providers and researchers.
Play a key role in advancing world-class clinical research at the Brain and Mind Centre. As Clinical Research Manager, you will lead the development of clinical research capability and capacity, supporting high-impact programs in mental health and neuroscience. Working within a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, you will drive the implementation of a clinical trials platform, strengthen quality frameworks, and enable researchers to deliver innovative and compliant clinical research.
Join a highly collegial, closely-knit team to oversee a wide range of research in partnership with researchers, academics and external stakeholders. Trials range from child neurodiversity, neurodegenerative diseases including Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease to mental health and ageing.
Find out more about BMC here: Brain and Mind Centre - The University of Sydney
Your key responsibilities
* work closely with Chief Investigators, Program Heads, and research teams to support the development and delivery of clinical research and trials
* lead the development and implementation of a clinical trials platform, including quality frameworks and operating models
* provide expert advice across the full clinical research lifecycle, from protocol development to study close-out and audit
* design and deliver training, education, and capability-building initiatives to strengthen clinical research practices
* establish and embed policies, procedures, and governance processes aligned with ICH-GCP, ethics, and regulatory requirements
* build and manage stakeholder relationships across the University and with external partners to enhance research quality and impact
About you
* relevant qualifications and/or extensive senior experience in clinical research, clinical trials, or research management
* demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stream projects in a clinical or research environment
* strong understanding of ICH Good Clinical Practice, ethics, governance, and regulatory requirements
* experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and research support models
* proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders across academia, healthcare, and industry
* experience leading and developing high-performing teams, providing strategic guidance and support.
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Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au
Applications will close: Sunday 3rd May at 11:59pm
Position reference: University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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