* UQ Clinical Trials Centre
* Full-time fixed-termposition for up to2years
* Based atour Herston Campus
About This Opportunity
The Associate Director and Head of Operations of the UQ Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is the most senior operational management role within the Centre, responsible for translating strategicobjectivesinto an effective and sustainable operating model. The role works in close partnership with the CTC Academic Director to develop and implement the forward plan for the CTC, including strategy, operatingstructuresand functions, and to support the establishment,growthand maturity of the Centre as a key institutional capability.
For more information about this opportunity, please view the complete appointment booklet.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
About You
The ideal candidate will hold postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience) and bring significant senior leadership experience in multicentre randomised clinical trials, healthcare and research administration.
They will demonstrate strong capability in operating within complex clinical and research environments, with a sound understanding of translational research design, protocol interpretation, feasibility assessment, and risk management.
The role requires proven strategic planning and business development skills, alongside knowledge of the clinical trials regulatory landscape, including governance, contracts, and intellectual property, and experience developing policies and frameworks in regulated settings.
An inclusive and collaborative leader, they will excel in stakeholder engagement and influencing, with the ability to build strong relationships and communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Enquiries
For any application enquiries, please reach out toCaitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition via .
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
* Resume
* Cover lettersummarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues.We'rededicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community.We'recommitted to attracting,retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia's First Nations Peoples.If you require an alternative method tosubmityour application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact .
Other Information
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia,qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You mustmaintainunrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
UQ is committed to a fair,equitableand inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may faceadditionalbarriers and challenges which haveimpactedand/or continue toimpacttheir career trajectory.
Candidates whodon'tmeet all criteria are encouraged to apply anddemonstratetheir potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performancerelativeto opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications closeFriday 10 Aprilat 11.00pm AEST (R-62376). #J-18808-Ljbffr