"Clinical Trial Manager"

• Full-time, 2-year fixed-term opportunity, based at the Charles Perkins Centre
• Join a leading research environment where you can drive high-impact clinical trials, influence best practice, and play a pivotal role in delivering research that meets the highest international standards of ethical and scientific excellence
• Base Salary $126,065 - $142,171 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Snow Vision Accelerator, a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Sydney and Snow Medical, backed by a $50 million investment from the Snow family over 10 years. Our mission is to develop life-changing treatments for glaucoma and other optic nerve diseases that cause irreversible blindness. Learn more about the Snow Vision Accelerator: https://www.snowmedical.org.au/vision-accelerator

The successful candidate will join as Clinical Trial Manager for the Clinical Platform, which is led by Dr. Katharina Bell, to actively engage in and direct the clinical trial process, from planning and implementation to completion. The Clinical Platform of the Snow Vision Accelerator will perform a large longitudinal observational study as well as future interventional studies focusing on Glaucoma and related optic neuropathies. We are committed to increasing equity in ophthalmology clinical trials and this will involve exploring new avenues of delivering trials to patients in rural and remote regions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to coordinate the end-to-end delivery of impactful clinical trials, guiding studies from initial concept through to close-out. In this role, you will co-lead and coordinate every stage of the trial lifecycle, from pre-trial planning and site set-up to document archiving and stakeholder communication. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative research team working alongside scientists and clinicians across the Snow Vision Accelerator, based in the state-of-the-art Charles Perkins Centre. You will work closely with ethics committees and regulatory authorities, oversee trial supplies, and shape the content and delivery of investigator meetings. As a central point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in driving collaboration and momentum, while championing Good Clinical Practice and ensuring each trial meets the highest international standards for ethical and scientific excellence.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the end-to-end planning, management and delivery of clinical trials, ensuring efficient execution, streamlined operations and alignment with clinical and research objectives from initiation to close-out.
• Prepare and direct the design, review and submission of trial protocols, ethics applications and study documentation, including CRFs, procedural manuals, adverse event reporting and progress reports.
• Oversee clinical trial data management processes, including research databases and clinical trial management systems, ensuring data accuracy through source data verification.
• Drive compliance with regulatory, ethical and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements across multiple trial sites, promoting consistent scientific and ethical rigor.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sites and vendors, including contract negotiation, budget oversight and effective communication in line with University policies.
• Lead the team through clear direction, reporting, financial oversight and risk management, fostering proactive problem-solving, workplace safety and alignment with University requirements.

About you

• Postgraduate qualifications in Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, Vision Sciences, Clinical Trials Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated 3+ years experience in clinical trial management within a research-intensive environment. Experience with clinical studies in ophthalmology is desirable.
• Experience with establishing and running longitudinal, observational cohort studies and/or interventional studies
• Sound knowledge of ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research governance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and numeracy skills, with a high level of attention to detail and sound decision-making capability.
• Well-developed planning, organisational and computer literacy skills, including the ability to work confidently with research software and data systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Desirable: Ability to travel statewide and nationally if needed to visit clinical sites - however, this will not be a major part of your role.

How to apply

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Applications Close Sunday 18 January 2026 11:59 PM