Chief Medical Officer
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The team at Doherty Clinical Trials is driven to expand the horizons of early phase clinical trials, human challenge trials, and medical research through the delivery of high-quality and safe clinical trials. We foster collaboration with stakeholders and value the essential role of clinical trial volunteers, enabling groundbreaking, innovative medical research that will translate to vaccines and therapies, especially for infectious diseases. The Role The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for oversight of all medical aspects of clinical trial activities at Doherty Clinical Trials to support the implementation of clinical trials. This role requires oversight of the medical officer team and medical activities, encompassing bidding for and evaluating projects, pre-study conduct, patient screening, study conduct, management of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events, through to close out of the clinical trial database. The Chief Medical Officer will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Doherty Clinical Trials leadership team, including the Nurse Unit Director, and other clinical staff to ensure that participant safety is paramount, that all activities are in complete GCP compliance, that trial protocol adherence is complete, and that unit standard operating procedures are adhered to. The Chief Medical Officer will also oversee multiple clinical trials varying in complexity, with overlapping timelines, and may be required to be involved in all aspects of the participant experience across the clinical trial. We are seeking candidates applying for part-time (0.6) employment for this role. About You To be successful in this position, you will bring a wealth of experience in clinical trials. You are an exceptional communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from sponsor representatives to internal teams. Your leadership style is collaborative and inclusive, fostering an environment of trust and excellence within your team. With a strategic mindset, you can balance scientific rigor with practical execution, ensuring that clinical trials not only meet regulatory requirements but also advance medical knowledge and patient care. You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of clinical research. Your passion for making a tangible impact on healthcare drives you to stay ahead of industry trends, incorporating the latest scientific advancements into trial design and execution. Above all, you are committed to the highest standards of patient safety, ethical conduct, and clinical integrity, with a clear focus on achieving meaningful outcomes for the patients and communities we serve. You will possess:
- Registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia (AHPRA)
- Medical indemnity insurance
- Experience engaging with commercial and academic sponsors
- Current GCP Certificate
- Understanding of participant care within a clinical trial/research setting
- Understanding of early phase clinical research
- Previous experience as Principal Investigator or Chief Medical Officer highly desirable
- Post Graduate Medical Qualification
- Medical Research experience
- Experience in the medical industry
- Clinical trial experience
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a medical officer?
- Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
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