"Clinical Trial Manager"

Role type: Part-time (0.2 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months (with the possibility for extension)

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences

Salary: Level B – $122,212 to $145,121 p.a. plus 17% super

• Manage innovative MS depression trial / Collaborate with leading researchers / Develop valuable clinical research skills
• Apply now to lead a transformative clinical trial improving mental health outcomes for MS patients

As a Clinical Trial Manager for the ACTION-MSonline project, you'll play a crucial role in evaluating an online depression intervention for individuals with multiple sclerosis. You'll gain invaluable experience in managing a randomized controlled trial, from ethics applications to data analysis. This role offers you the chance to directly impact mental health outcomes for MS patients while working with leading researchers in a supportive, academic environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Clinical Trial Operations: Oversee trial procedures, participant recruitment, and data collection, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and project timelines.
• Coordinate Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with neurologists, psychologists, and nurse coordinators to facilitate successful completion of clinical activities and project deliverables.
• Support Research Documentation: Assist in preparing protocols, treatment manuals, ethics applications, and manuscripts for publication.
• Analyse and Report Findings: Assist with statistical analyses, write up results, and contribute to the dissemination of research outcomes through publications and conferences.

You may be a great fit if: You are a dedicated clinical psychologist with a PhD, possessing strong leadership skills and extensive experience in managing clinical trials, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.

You may also:

• Hold a PhD in Psychology (Clinical Psychology preferred) and a Master of Clinical Psychology.
• Have extensive experience in planning, conducting, and managing clinical research, including trials.
• Possess strong leadership skills to oversee psychologists providing clinical assessments and interventions.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Have outstanding communication skills and the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Be proficient in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R) and project management tools.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being, Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance, Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program. For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences: www.psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au