"Clinical Trial Assistant"

• Provide support for clinical trials conducted in general practice that aim to improve health outcomes for people with musculoskeletal pain
• Part-time (0.5FTE) fixed-term opportunity until 31 March 2027
• Base Salary $89,755 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Institute for Musculoskeletal Health is an academic research organisation that runs studies to improve global health outcomes. We do this by bringing together world-leading experts in trials (design, methods, and conduct), biostatistics, patient-reported outcomes, health economics, translational research, research synthesis, and health technology assessment. Collaborative partnerships help us to ensure trial results best inform clinical practice.

The Institute for Musculoskeletal Health is part of the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH). Our researchers work collaboratively with researchers within the FMH and across the University to advance the quality and effectiveness of research.

The Clinical Trial Assistant works as part of the clinical trials research team in a support role to perform general administrative duties for the COMFORT and SAGE trials - trials designed to support general practitioners optimise the management of people with low back and neck pain. The Clinical Trial Assistant tasks include: site visits and site monitoring, patient-participant follow-up, preparing documents, maintaining records, data entry, updating and collating materials, responding to queries and exploring and sourcing solutions for the trial team and collaborative groups.

This role will involve travel between associated sites, University precincts and other locations as required.

Hybrid working arrangements will be discussed with your manager if you are successful in this position.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate site recruitment, initiation, training and monitoring
• support participant follow-up in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines
• document and report serious adverse events in compliance with regulatory requirements
• liaise with the Principal Investigator, Project Manager and external stakeholders to provide updates on trial progress
• prepare and distribute trial progress reports to the Investigator team
• manage relevant documentation for the start-up, monitoring and closing of sites
• work with the Principal Investigator, and other investigators, to meet recruitment milestones and ensure adequate follow up of sites and participants
• assist with the preparation of ethics submissions and other regulatory documentation
• provide other support tasks associated with clinical trials and other research projects.

About you

• a Bachelor's degree in health and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in clinical trials
• an interest in pain medicines and musculoskeletal pain is essential
• experience in clinical research relevant to the SAGE and COMFORT trials
• proficiency in computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite and REDCap data management system
• an understanding and certification of GCP guidelines and protocol requirements for clinical trials
• experience preparing ethics applications, clinical documentation and reports
• an interest in people and communicating with patient participants
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders
• flexibility and ability to travel between associated sites, University precincts and other locations, in line with role requirements.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au.