"Associate Director and Head of Operations of the UQ Clinical Trials Centre"

Job Description:

• UQ Clinical Trials Centre
• Full-time fixed-term position for up to 2 years
• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

The Associate Director and Head of Operations of the UQ Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is the most senior operational management role within the Centre, responsible for translating strategic objectives into an effective and sustainable operating model. The role works in close partnership with the CTC Academic Director to develop and implement the forward plan for the CTC, including strategy, operating structures and functions, and to support the establishment, growth and maturity of the Centre as a key institutional capability.

For more information about this opportunity, please view the complete appointment booklet.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

About You

The ideal candidate will hold postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience) and bring significant senior leadership experience in multicentre randomised clinical trials, healthcare and research administration.

They will demonstrate strong capability in operating within complex clinical and research environments, with a sound understanding of translational research design, protocol interpretation, feasibility assessment, and risk management.

The role requires proven strategic planning and business development skills, alongside knowledge of the clinical trials regulatory landscape, including governance, contracts, and intellectual property, and experience developing policies and frameworks in regulated settings.

An inclusive and collaborative leader, they will excel in stakeholder engagement and influencing, with the ability to build strong relationships and communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Enquiries

For any application enquiries, please reach out to Caitlin Savage, Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition via talent@uq.edu.au.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.

Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Friday 10 April at 11.00pm AEST (R-62376).