"Clinical Trial Data Associate"

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Support ground-breaking clinical research by ensuring data quality and integrity that drives better outcomes for patients.

• Salary Package: From $86,087 to $97,879 per annum (HEW Level 5), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full-time, Fixed-Term (2 Years)
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Are you passionate about clinical trials and meticulous when it comes to data? Macquarie University's Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is looking for a Clinical Trial Data Associate to play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of clinical trial data across a dynamic portfolio of trials.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a state-of-the-art Clinical Trials Unit managing nearly 200 sponsored and investigator-initiated Phase I to IV trials across multiple therapeutic areas. You'll work at the heart of a collaborative, close-knit team of 60 professionals, partnering with clinical trial coordinators, investigators, and sponsors to ensure that trial data accurately reflects participants' experiences and supports the highest standards of patient care.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have an extraordinary eye for detail, and are driven by the impact clinical research can have on real lives, this role is for you.

About the Role

The Clinical Trial Data Associate will oversee the quality and timeliness of clinical trial data produced by the CTU, ensuring accurate data entry and that database lock timelines are met. You will be assigned a portfolio of trials for which you will take primary responsibility for improving data quality and metrics, working closely with clinical trial coordinators and liaising with trial sponsor representatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all clinical trial data across multiple trials is entered within 5 days of patient visits, supporting clinical trial coordinators with data entry as required.
• Addressing data queries to accurately reflect source data within 30 days to ensure database locks are met.
• Maintaining oversight of repeated queries and ensuring clinical staff are trained to collect and document trial data accurately and consistently.
• Providing general advice and training to Clinical Trial Trainees and Clinical Trial Coordinators in data entry and data query resolution.
• Reviewing and tracking data entry metrics for reporting to the Clinical Trial Executive.
• Communicating effectively with sponsors to facilitate monitoring visits, data cleaning, and query resolution.
• Ensuring serious adverse events are reported to sponsors within 24 hours of any CTU staff becoming aware of the event.
• Supporting clinical trial coordinators in following up data collection from outside institutions such as GPs or hospitals.
• Tracking clinical trial data in the CTU clinical trial management system to support billing and invoicing.
• Supporting the transition from paper-based to electronic medical records.
• Ensuring appropriate blinding of patient data and compliance with Australian privacy laws and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Maintaining GCP-compliant documentation in coordination with Clinical Trial Coordinators.

About You

You are a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical trials environment. You bring strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a genuine passion for contributing to research that improves patient outcomes. Your ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders will see you succeed in this role.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Degree in life sciences, health, data management, or equivalent relevant clinical trial experience,
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint, ideally including clinical trial data entry and query resolution experience,
• Knowledge of clinical trials processes,
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and accuracy,
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, and
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with demonstrated experience in building and managing relationships with key stakeholders

Desired Criteria:

• Clinical trial data entry experience

This position requires you to comply with any occupational screening, assessment and vaccinations, a criminal record check, a Working with Children Check and a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people currently residing in Australia with full working rights for the duration of the employment.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Florence Cheung, Clinical Trial Manager at f.cheung@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 11:59 PM (AEDT)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

Why Join Us?

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• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics