Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Part-time
• 6 Month Contract
• Hybrid working arrangements (combination of office and virtual work)
• Make a leading contribution on a global scale
• Fantastic culture

We have an opportunity for your career to make a difference! We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our growing Academic Project Operations team. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for the development, conduct and completion of clinical trial research projects primarily in the Global Brain Health Program. The key project this role is responsible for is ACT-Global, is a large multinational, adaptative, platform trial in stroke. 

Duties and Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead relevant project specific meetings including formal kick-off meetings 
• Develop project plan and other internal project management documents 
• Lead development of project specific documents such as protocol and participant information forms as requested 
• Coordinate the feasibility planning and selection process of project sites 
• Identify project specific activities that need to be in sourced, out sourced and be involved in the selection of suitable vendor/s.   
• Develop and manage the project budget 
• Manage project scope 
• Monitor project against timelines 
• Oversee development of project documentation e.g. site manuals, operating procedures etc 
• Compliance with NHMRC ethical guidelines, ICH GCP, and other applicable ethical and regulatory requirements 
• Manage trial committees e.g. Steering, Data Safety Monitoring Board 
• Identification of potential clinical sites, oversee or conduct feasibility through questionnaire, interview and/or site visit as applicable. 
• Oversee ethics and regulatory submissions 
• Oversight of site contracts negotiation and development 
• Oversee the set-up of sites in accordance with SOPs, protocol, and all applicable regulatory guidelines. 
• Manage project resourcing requirements 

Our successful candidate has/is:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related science or health care discipline 
• Relevant experience in project management working on clinical trials within an academic, CRO or pharmaceutical environment 
• Experience in managing NHMRC/MRFF budgets and reporting requirements 
• Proficient in use of the Microsoft office suite of products including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook 
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and strategic thinking 
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders 
• Ability to see the big picture, yet still focus on detail 
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments. 
• Strong focus on quality of work 
• Ability to travel 

For more details, please see the Position Description for this role. 

About the George

The George Institute  (TGI) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values: excellence, integrity, can-do approach, creativity, impact, and humanitarian commitment.

Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health  

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work. 

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged adults and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds 

Why the George?

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact