Research Program Manager - Lung Cancer
Job No:
89746
Location:
Brisbane
- Join a recognised charity organisation devoted to serving everyone in Australia with lung disease!
- Highly attractive remuneration plus superannuation!
- Salary sacrificing options and FBT concessions!
- Convenient Milton location!
About the Organisation
Lung Foundation Australia is a national, not-for-profit organisation based in Brisbane. Their vision is to ensure that lung health is a priority for all in Australia and to promote lung health by:
- Educating the community in lung health and early detection of lung disease;
- Reducing the burden of lung disease in the community through patient and carer support;
- Influencing public policy, through advocacy across all levels of government; and
- Raising funds for medical and scientific research.
The Lung Foundation Australia National Office employs about 21 professional/administrative staff, supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.
About the Australasian Lung Cancer Trials Group (ALTG)
ALTG is Australia and New Zealand's lung and thoracic cancer clinical research group. This multi-disciplinary organisation aims to advance and support clinical research on lung and thoracic cancer in a number of ways. The ALTG is a multi-disciplinary organisation whose mission is to reduce the incidence, morbidity and mortality of lung and other thoracic cancers and improve the quality of life of patients, their carers and families in Australia and New Zealand by coordinating and facilitating high-quality clinical research.
About the Thoracic Alliance for Cancer Trials (TACT)
TACT is an international non-profit umbrella organisation for academic research group, dedicated to facilitating thoracic oncology research. TACT is a unique opportunity to improve outcomes for patients with thoracic malignancy by facilitating clinical research through a truly global network, harmonisation of governance and operations and fostering a genuine collaboration among groups and with external partners. With a global reach, TACT is ideally positioned to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of lung cancer diagnosis and novel treatment approached by enabling lung cancer researchers worldwide to work together on joint projects and clinical trials.
About the Opportunity
Lung Foundation Australia has a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Research Program Manager - Lung Cancer to join their dedicated team in Brisbane, on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the General Manager for Research, you will primarily be responsible for the development and administration of both the Australasian Lung Cancer Trials Group (ATLG) and the Thoracic Alliance for Cancer Trials (TACT). You will also be responsible for developing and implementing new trial ideas to be submitted for funding.
More specifically, your duties will include (but are not be limited to):
- Overseeing and adjusting the business model and SOPs for the strategic conduct of the TACT business;
- Adhering to the processes involved in identifying and developing new trial concept proposals via ALTG processes;
- Financial management of the ALTG including budget development, tracking, and reporting;
- Arranging logistics, organising meeting papers, speakers, and creating agendas for a range of meetings;
- Maintaining trial registers;
- Overseeing the development of marketing literature;
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with key funding bodies;
- Identifying potential new funding opportunities and turning this into increased business;
- Writing reports to key parties and funders, including Lung Foundation's Board; and
- Understanding the ALTG and TACT goals and purposes so to enhance the Lung Foundation's performance.
The Lung Foundation Australia is undergoing a growth phase. With 4 trials currently open to recruitment (an additional 2 scheduled for the end of the year) plus 10 trial ideas in development, the successful candidate must have a strong background in clinical research, either at an academic level or in a clinical research organisation, and a solid understanding of clinical trials and the clinical trial process.
It is paramount that candidates have a sound knowledge of the mechanism of developing and coordinating phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials.
As this role requires you to manage committee meetings, organise educational activities, and prepare financial reports, you will need to have demonstrated administration skills and exceptional organisation and communication skills.
The successful candidate will have the ability effectively liaise with academic and scientific partners in Australia and overseas, evaluate complex decisions, and perform tasks in line with established processes.
While not essential, candidates with tertiary qualifications in business administration or a relevant health discipline will be highly regarded.
For more information about this role, please see the attached position description here.
About the benefits
In return for your passion and dedication in this role, you'll be provided with a highly attractive remuneration package, including salary sacrificing options PLUS FBT concessions!
You will receive ongoing professional training to further develop your skills within the organisation!
Play an integral part in Lung Foundation Australia and enjoy a flexible environment that allows your talent to shine! You'll also benefit from a convenient office location, with public transport close by.
Join a leading charity and help to expand the influence of this important organisation and program - Apply Now!