Global Clinical Trialist

Job No: GEORGE989
Location: Global

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

  • Full Time Opportunity
  • Permanent Position
  • Hybrid working environment

The Opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for a clinically trained academic with proven expertise in trial design to lead and grow a diverse portfolio of large-scale clinical trials. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, UK this role is pivotal in enhancing the ability for TGI to deliver margin-generating trials and fostering collaboration between academia and the life sciences sector. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties:-

  • Identify and pursue new commercial and collaborative trial opportunities aligned with the Hub's mission and margin-generating strategy
  • Lead and support the design and delivery of large-scale, multi-centre clinical trials within the Hub, ensuring scientific rigour, efficiency and operational excellence 
  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, device and digital health companies, other ARO's, CRO's and funding agencies 
  • Contribute to the development of innovative trial methodologies, including adaptive, decentralised, and platform trial designs
  • Provide scientific and clinical leadership across all stages of trial development — from concept and protocol design to implementation, analysis, and publication
  • Support the training and mentorship of early-career clinical researchers within the Hub and across partner institutions
  • Represent the Hub at national and international scientific meetings, industry forums, and collaborative networks
  • Contribute to the preparation & submission of Requests for Proposals (RFP) and participate in bid defence meetings for new projects

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

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:-  

Essential 

  • Medical qualification with full registration and relevant clinical experience, ideally in cardiology, diabetes, nephrology, brain sciences, multimorbidity, or intensive care
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing, conducting, and leading large-scale clinical trials, preferably multi-country or multi-centre
  • Proven success in securing major research funding
  • Strong track record of high-impact peer-reviewed publications
  • Clear understanding of the commercial and operational landscape for AROs and CROs, including costing models and service delivery structures
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical trial methodology
  • Established relationships with key stakeholders in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Commitment to research integrity, equity, efficiency, and patient-centred innovation 

Desirable 

  • PhD in clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, or clinical research methodology
  • Experience in building or scaling clinical trial business units 
  • Experience in developing or participating in international clinical trial research networks
  • Academic or professorial appointment at a world-class university or medical research institute 

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

The closing date for applications is Thursday 18th December, 2025

Due to the Christmas and New Year period, we anticipate being in contact with our candidates mid-late January 

 

Benefits of Working with The George Institute  

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 can enjoy as part of The George team: 

  • Competitive pay in the Life Sciences Sector. 

  • Academic appointment potential at our partner universities – MAHE, ICL and UNSW. 

  • Learning and career development opportunities tailored to your needs. 

  • Opportunity to work with committed, mission-oriented high-performing teams 

  • Well-being and reproductive health leave. 

  • Working with a vibrant, globally diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact. 

 

 

 

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