Jo Turner

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Jo Turner

Divisional Manager - Business Support, Operations and Life Sciences

I focus on Life Sciences; specifically Scientific, Quality Assurance and Quality Control along with Regulatory affairs

The roles I work on include:

Regulatory Affairs Managers
Senior Regulatory Associates
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Quality Assurance Associate (+QA Managers and senior associates)
Quality Control associates
Scientists (Formulation, R&D, Senior Scientists)

With over a decade of experience navigating the intricacies of the healthcare and recruitment industries, I am motivated by supporting candidates transitioning careers or stepping into their first industry roles. Armed with an extensive recruitment background and healthcare knowledge, I bring expertise and dedication to every assignment I work on. I have a passion for healthcare recruitment and the countless opportunities it presents to positively impact the lives of patients. I relish the chance to stay updated with the latest developments in healthcare technologies and therapy areas, finding deep satisfaction in witnessing the results of my hard work in action.

Holding a Bachelor of Applied Science, I find my expertise useful when analysing statistics and discussing scientific knowledge with clients and candidates alike. Additionally, my Diploma of Health Practice Management equips me with skills to implement policies and procedures, recruit healthcare-specific talent, manage personal and professional development, budgeting and forecasting, and oversee Occupational Health and Safety.

Over the years, I have honed my expertise in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Committed to delivering results on every assignment, I take a consultative approach with both clients and candidates, ensuring all bases are covered.

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Jobs by Jo Turner.

Clinical Care

Clinical Trial Nurse Manager

Melbourne
$120000 - $135000 per annum

Benefits Competitive salary package Full-time, permanent position based in Melbourne Work within a leading clinical research centre contributing to global health improvements About the Company This organisation is a respected clinical research centre dedicated to improving world health and accelerating medical advancements by expertly managing clinical trials. About the Opportunity As the Clinical Trials Nurse Manager, you will lead and manage the nursing team to ensure outstanding patient safety, care, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for overseeing clinical trial nursing operations, compliance, and documentation standards, while supporting trial start-up and efficiency. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of world-class clinical trials and the advancement of medical knowledge. Duties Provide leadership and oversight to the nursing team, managing daily operations Ensure patient safety and accurate administration of investigational products Oversee trial start-up, ensuring nursing protocols and resources are in place Manage recruitment, training, and delegation of nursing staff across protocols Maintain compliance with GCP, ALCOA-C, protocols, and regulatory standards Foster continuous improvement, safety, and compliance culture within the team Collaborate with sponsors, CROs, investigators, and internal stakeholders Support documentation standards, audits, and process improvements Skills and Experience Current registration with AHPRA (mandatory) Tertiary qualifications in Nursing 3+ years’ experience as a Clinical Trials Research Nurse 3+ years’ experience in leadership/management (ANUM or NUM roles) Knowledge of Phases 1–4 of clinical trials Experience with GCP, compliance, and clinical documentation standards Strong customer-centric focus, ensuring positive patient and stakeholder experience Proven ability to engage and liaise effectively with sponsors, CROs, and investigators Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Culture You will join a collaborative and values-driven workplace that promotes safety, continuous improvement, and professional growth. The organisation encourages adaptability, innovation, and accountability while fostering a supportive and engaging team environment. How to Apply Click apply or contact Jo Turner at 0488 807 377 or jturner@hpgconnect.com for a confidential discussion.

Regulatory & Quality Manager

Melbourne
$150000 - $170000 per annum, Benefits: Newly created role

Benefits Own regulatory strategy across hospital portfolio • Direct engagement with TGA and key stakeholders • High-impact role in growing sponsor environment • Broad exposure across registration and lifecycle • Flexible working model following onboarding About the Company This Australian pharmaceutical sponsor specialises in hospital and specialty prescription medicines supplied to public and private healthcare institutions nationally. With established international manufacturing partnerships and multiple products in registration, the business is expanding its regulatory capability to support a growing portfolio. Headquartered in Melbourne, the organisation operates with a lean structure and strong commercial focus. About the Opportunity Reporting directly to executive leadership, this role will take ownership of regulatory strategy and execution across a portfolio of hospital-focused prescription medicines. You will manage new registrations, lifecycle activities and authority interactions to ensure timely approvals and ongoing compliance. With several products currently under evaluation and additional submissions planned, this role is central to the organisation’s growth plans. The position offers high visibility, autonomy and the opportunity to shape regulatory processes within a developing sponsor environment. Duties Manage variations and lifecycle changes Prepare and submit regulatory applications Compile and publish eCTD dossiers Coordinate responses to regulatory queries Provide regulatory input to complaints Support audit and inspection readiness Liaise with international manufacturing partners Maintain regulatory compliance documentation Skills and Experience Tertiary science qualification Prescription medicines experience TGA submission expertise Sterile injectable exposure eCTD publishing capability (preferred) Culture Agile, collaborative and commercially minded, this organisation values experienced professionals who take ownership and contribute directly to business growth. How to Apply Click apply or contact Adrian McConchie, Director on 0408 123 456 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.