Eve Cooke

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Eve Cooke

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences

I specialise in recruitment with a strong focus on aligning candidates with roles that genuinely enhance their careers while delivering exceptional talent solutions to companies within the healthcare sector.

I chose recruitment because it perfectly blends my passion for interacting with people, understanding their unique contributions, and connecting them with their ideal roles. There's immense satisfaction in transforming careers and helping businesses strengthen their teams with the right talent.

Healthcare recruitment particularly appeals to me due to its profound impact on people's lives. It's a unique industry where the outcomes of your work are directly linked to human well-being, providing a motivating sense of purpose. Being part of healthcare recruitment means contributing to something meaningful, dynamic, and deeply human.

While every successful placement is fulfilling, my most memorable experiences often come from placing entry-level candidates. Helping someone secure their first role or progress significantly toward their professional aspirations is exceptionally rewarding and relatable.

My educational background in Business, Finance, and Human Resources has equipped me with essential skills in adaptability, continuous learning, and practical problem-solving. Equally important are the invaluable life lessons I learned growing up in a household of five siblings. This taught me resilience, determination, and the importance of perseverance and consistency, qualities I apply daily in my work.

Clients and candidates choose to work with me because of my honest, transparent, and efficient approach. I deeply understand not just the immediate role requirements but the broader career and company goals involved. For clients, I provide candidates who are not only qualified but culturally aligned to make a lasting impact. For candidates, I offer genuine guidance and tailored opportunities that align closely with their career ambitions.

Ultimately, I’m committed to achieving the best outcomes for both sides through meaningful, long-term professional relationships.

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Clinical Research,General Practice

Principal Investigator

Camberwell
$200000 - $250000 per annum

Benefits Structured progression into Medical Director or senior site leadership Portfolio exposure across multiple sponsor-led, commercially significant trials True clinical authority to influence study strategy and execution Mentor and develop junior doctors and future PIs About the company This is a rapidly expanding Australian CRO with a strong and growing national presence. They specialise in high-quality, efficient clinical trials across healthy volunteers and complex therapeutic areas, partnering closely with sponsors and CROs. With a modern Sydney site, the organisation is experiencing sustained growth, with strong sponsor demand and commercial momentum. They specialise in large-scale trials across rheumatology, dermatology, diabetes, neurology, vaccines, and emerging indications, with plans to continue broadening their portfolio. The structure is deliberately flat, with senior leaders working alongside site teams, creating a collaborative, fast-moving environment where decisions are made close to the work. About the opportunity This Principal Investigator role is a pivotal appointment supporting both immediate trial delivery and long-term site growth. You will lead multiple active clinical trials while helping shape how studies are run, optimised, and scaled across the Sydney site. Working closely with the Site Medical Director, CMO, Consultant PIs, and Operations Manager, you will have genuine influence over trial design decisions, recruitment strategies, and sponsor engagement. The role offers exposure to a broad and diverse trial portfolio rather than being siloed into a single indication. You will play a key role in mentoring Sub-Investigators and junior doctors, contributing to a clear internal pipeline from Sub-I to PI and beyond. There is strong visibility with sponsors, giving you the opportunity to build trusted relationships and contribute medical insight that directly impacts study success and business growth. This position suits a PI who values autonomy, commercial awareness, and the chance to grow alongside an organisation that is scaling quickly and investing in its people. Duties Act as Principal Investigator on active clinical trials Provide medical oversight and participant safety leadership Lead and mentor Sub-Investigators and junior doctors Collaborate with sponsors, CROs, and internal teams Support recruitment, retention, and trial optimisation Ensure protocol, GCP, and regulatory compliance Contribute medical insight to feasibility and study setup Skills and Experience Medical degree AHPRA unrestricted registration Clinical trial investigator experience Strong stakeholder communication Culture Collaborative, high-growth, no-hierarchy environment where ideas are valued, people are supported, and clinicians are trusted to think beyond the rulebook. How to Apply Click apply or contact Eve Cooke, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02 8877 8722 for a confidential discussion. About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care. Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific; Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs; Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse; Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing. For more job opportunities, visit www.hpgconnect.com.

COMBINED EXPERIENCE

At HPG, we pride ourselves on bringing together a diverse group of professionals with extensive backgrounds in the healthcare recruitment industry. Our combined years of experience and specialised knowledge ensure that we deliver unparalleled service to our clients and candidates. By working collaboratively, we harness our collective expertise to meet and exceed your goals and expectations, providing tailored solutions and exceptional support every step of the way. Discover how our unified team effort drives success in every project we undertake.