Oncology Research Operations Manager

About the role

The Oncology Research Operations Manager (OROM) is a senior leadership role within the Medical Oncology Unit, responsible for managing and advancing a comprehensive clinical trials and research programme. This position oversees and supports research strategy, governance, operations, and financial performance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred clinical research across a diverse oncology portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of clinical trials and research programmes
• Oversee prioritisation, feasibility and implementation of research programmes
• Ensure operational compliance with regulatory and ethical frameworks (TGA ICH GCP, NHMRC and relevant legislation)
• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, CROs, industry and academic partners, and internal and external research networks
• Oversee research budgets, forecasting, reporting, and financial performance
• Ensure maximal efficiency of research operations, including ethics, resourcing, and timelines
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in research processes and systems
• Lead, support, and develop clinical trial and research staff to ensure workforce capability
• Contribute to research outputs including publications, presentations and dissemination of findings
• Monitor programme performance and implement strategies for growth and diversification

Requirements

• Extensive experience in clinical research management within oncology or a related field
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary research teams
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical trials governance, regulatory requirements and research operations
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills
• Strong financial and analytical capability with experience managing budgets and performance metrics
• Able to lead strategic planning and drive programme growth
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused with strong organisational skills

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Nursing, Allied Health or Health/Bio Sciences
• Minimum 7 years post-graduate experience, including significant clinical research management experience
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Graduate Certificate/Diploma)
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital operations and project and financial management in a research setting
• Master’s degree (desirable)

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Pay

Salary over award available by negotiation based on experience

Schedule

Full time (76 hours per fortnight)