Senior Project Manager

Job No: GEORGE796
Location: Barangaroo, Australia

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

  • Full Time/ Part Time (0.6FTE) Opportunity
  • Barangaroo, Sydney CBD  
  • 2 Years Fixed Term Contract
  • Hybrid Working Environment (approximately 2-3 days in the office)

 

Salary Range of $125k to $132k Base (Pro rata for part time, dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 11.5% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit

This is an opportunity for your career to make a difference and play a pivotal part in our impact on global health outcomes.

 

The Opportunity: 

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is a leadership role within the Academic Project Operations division and is responsible for the management of a large and complex clinical trial.

The SPM will provide broad support to activities undertaken by APO leadership as required such as conducting Project Reviews and providing advice to internal and external stakeholders on operational aspects of their studies.

 

 Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

The SPM will maintain effective professional relationships with the internal project team, investigators, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors. The SPM will provide clear guidance to the project team on project specific deliverables.

All activities must be conducted in accordance with project specific documentation, applicable SOPs, ICH GCP (if applicable) and applicable regulatory requirements.

For more information and to review a list of responsibilities from Leadership, Project Kick-off, Project Implementation and Closure, and Team Leader responsibilities, please see our detailed Position Description here.

 

Our Successful Candidate  

  • Tertiary qualifications in a related science or health care discipline and may have specialist qualifications.
  • At least 5 years experience as a project manager for complex drug intervention clinical trials in an academic or pharmaceutical environment resulting in an in-depth understanding of clinical trial management
  • Advanced skills and proven ability to manage large-scale and complex projects ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and project objectives.
  • Proven experience of investigator-initiated trials
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and ethical and regulatory requirements, with experience ensuring compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in clinical trials.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to address challenges, generate innovative ideas and ensure smooth project progression.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide and support direct reports and their teams, develop project knowledge, improve execution, and motivate teams to achieve project goals.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in effectively working and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of electronic medical data capture, data linkage, and primary care electronic medical systems.
  • Proficient in utilising Microsoft Office suite and/or other platforms for effective project management and communication tasks.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to evolving project goals and timelines and adapting quickly to changing priorities and requirements.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Experience in managing NHMRC/MRFF budgets and reporting requirements (or similar) will be considered advantageous
  • Oncology experience will be considered advantageous

 

The closing date for applications is Monday 07 October 2024, 11.59pm AEST.

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter explaining why you would be suited to, and successful in this role.

Please note - the unrestricted right to work in Australia is required for this position. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

 

About the George 

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.  

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to: 

  • Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery  
  • Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale  
  • Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
  • Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship  


We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment. 
 
Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 
 

   

Please apply now!

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.  
We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

 

Why The George? 

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs. 

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.  

  • Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
  • Learning and career development opportunities
  • Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
  • YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
  • A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact 

  

 

 

 

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