Senior Clinical Research Associate

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

• Full Time Opportunity
• Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW   
• Fixed Term Contract ending 30^th September, 2030.
• Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $96,900 to 107,400k Base Salary (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities)

Plus 12% Superannuation and access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging with a value of up to $15,900.  (more information provided below). 

The Opportunity: 

We have a unique opportunity for a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join our internationally recognised Critical Care Program.

The SCRA will play a key role in supporting the Project Manager (PM) in the development and execution of a variety of research projects, including both clinical and non-clinical trials. Responsibilities will span study planning, site coordination, monitoring, follow up and ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

This position is ideal for an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate who is passionate about making a meaningful impact across studies in intensive care, critical care, and long-term health.

 Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Participate in clinical trial feasibility assessments and assist in investigator selection with the PM
• Coordinate and complete Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and regulatory submissions within project timelines
• Prepare and collect all required documentation prior to study initiation
• Conduct site initiation meetings to ensure compliance with SOP’s, study-specific protocols and regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with investigational site staff
• Manage local study files including both in-house and site documentation
• Prepare, organise and participate in investigator meetings
• Conduct on-site and remote monitoring visits to ensure data quality, protocol adherence and timely issue resolution
• Ensure accurate reporting of adverse events in line with regulatory guidelines
• Complete monitoring visit and progress reports within specified timeframes
• Collect and review essential documents from study sites and ensure proper close-out and archiving
• Support and manage regional coordinating centres including co-monitoring and reviewing monitoring reports
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, SOP’s and other regulatory requirements
• Assist the project team in delivering clean, accurate and verifiable data for final analysis
• File and archive clinical study data at project completion
• Liaise with Data Management and Statistics teams on project-specific deliverables
• Support the Project Manager with delegated tasks such as:-
  • Developing, tracking, monitoring and filing systems
  • Managing investigator payment tracking
  • Creating project-specific documents
  • Investigational product management
  • Coordinating project logistics
  • Case Report Form development
  • Providing data management support

 Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate  

• Tertiary qualifications in a related science or health care discipline, preferably specialised in critical care
• At least 2 years of monitoring experience working on clinical projects within an academic, CRO or pharmaceutical environment, preferably in critical care.
• Working knowledge of, and ability to implement project activities in accordance with, ICH/GCP and all applicable regulations and guidelines in the relevant regions.
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines
• Understanding of confidentiality and privacy laws and all guidelines relevant to medical research
• Excellent skills in MS Office applications including Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders
• Strong focus on producing the highest quality of work and on ensuring optimum accuracy of outputs
• Ability and willingness to travel.

 For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here

The closing date for applications is 09 November 2025.   
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found 
The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position.  Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health 

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. 

Your Career at The George Institute

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging

www.smartsalary.com.au

Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation, you will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries.  You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Visit Smart Salary website for more information

• Flexible Working Arrangements

We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)

• Professional Development Support

Employee’s of TGI recieve a $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development.

• Employee Wellbeing Focus

A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges.

• Global Collaboration and Impact

Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving global health outcomes

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 people 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