Description:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
The Clinical Trials Coordinator (CTC) is responsible for the coordination and management of clinical trials under the direction of the Tobacco Research Group (TRG) team. The CTC will coordinate the successful management of research activities for National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Heart Foundation funded behavioural and pharmacological focussed smoking cessation trials.
Responsibilities:
- Independently develop and maintain relevant study materials (clinical protocol, standard operating procedures, Investigator’s Brochure, data collection tools, case report form, participant information and consent forms, study documentation, etc) in accordance with Therapeutic Goods Administration, International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines
- Conduct systematic review(s), literature searching, data collection, analysis and paper write-up/drafting and maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with research literature.
- Contribute to the development of successful recruitment strategies for the trials, including developing effective working relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
Who You Are:
- Postgraduate qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/ or experience.
- Relevant experience in clinical trials including development of protocols and procedural documents, development and management of data collection systems, governance, monitoring and reporting.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team and independently.
- Demonstrated experience providing administrative and research support with the ability to work well under pressure with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven experience drafting and managing budgets, and experience with interim and final study reports including analysis plans.
- Demonstrated and applied knowledge/understanding of HREC and regulatory applications e.g. GCP and reporting for clinical trials.
- Demonstrated skills in project management, statistical software packages (eg. STATA, SPSS, SAS, and Access) and statistical analysis.
- Current (provisional or full) Driver’s license with willingness and ability to travel to clinical sites.