Clinical Research Associate – Transfusion Research Unit Part-time NEW

Clinical Research Associate – Transfusion Research Unit

The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to support the Transfusion Research Unit in delivering high-impact clinical research programs. This position plays a key role in advancing major initiatives including the DIAAMOND trial and the REDDS 2 trial contributing to the progression of international investigator-led collaborative, multi-site research in transfusion and haematological disorders.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and administration of clinical research trials, including monitoring project progress, managing data collection and analysis, and preparing reports and communications with participating sites and investigators. This will include ensuring that the research projects are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP and the current Protocol, as well as National, State, University and hospital policies and procedures. You will deliver specialist advice and training, support research documentation, ethics and regulatory submissions, contribute to budget planning and reporting, and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external research and healthcare stakeholders. Key tasks will include conduct of site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits; essential document development and distribution; Trial Master File (TMF) maintenance; data management, including eCRF design and query resolution; site management including supporting site set-up and staff training.

As a successful candidate, you must possess a degree in nursing, medicine, another health-related field from a recognised university with at least three years subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training. You will demonstrate strong expertise in coordinating research programs or clinical trials, underpinned by proven project management and operational delivery experience. You will apply highly developed planning, analytical and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities and drive improvements. Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities are required, with the ability to produce professional documentation, provide specialist advice, and effectively engage and negotiate with diverse internal and external stakeholders in clinical research environments. Previous experience conducting on-site monitoring visits will be highly regarded.

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