• Pivotal clinical leadership role in oncology
• Design and lead a private research platform from the ground up
• Build Australia’s next oncology research hub
• Flexible engagement model with equity potential

 
Healthcare Professionals Group (HPG) has partnered exclusively with a rapidly growing private clinical research organisation to identify a visionary Medical Oncologist for a career-defining appointment as Clinical Chair of Oncology Research.

About the Organisation
This fast-scaling research organisation is reshaping how Australians access and experience oncology trials. With strong foundations in high-quality clinical research and a leadership team deeply rooted in oncology, they are now entering a new growth phase - focused on innovation, patient access and national scalability.

About the Opportunity
This newly created position is suited to a Fellowship-trained Medical Oncologist who brings clinical trial leadership, entrepreneurial energy, and a passion for patient-centred research.
You will be both a strategic and clinical architect - designing the operating model, initially acting as PI on early-phase trials, and helping shape future infrastructure. Working closely with the executive team and board, you’ll lead trial selection, patient engagement strategy, and sponsor collaboration.

Duties

• Build and lead the organisation’s flagship oncology research unit from the ground up
• Act as Principal Investigator on selected studies (initially)
• Drive clinical trial selection and feasibility planning
• Work with the team to design and develop SOPs, site workflows, and operating frameworks
• Recruit and lead clinical team members including oncologists and research nurses
• Engage directly with sponsors and CROs, contributing to protocol input and design
• Build strong patient referral pathways and community partnerships
• Shape future strategy for national expansion in oncology

Skills and Experience

• Medical Oncologist (FRACP) with active or recent patient treatment experience in Australia
• Proven experience as PI or Sub-I on oncology trials
• Strategic thinker with a passion for building and scaling new models
• Strong networks and ability to bring or develop patient recruitment pathways particularly across Sydney
• Experience working with CROs, sponsors, or biotech/pharma environments
• Agile, hands-on approach suitable for fast-paced, entrepreneurial settings

Benefits

• Flexible engagement model (0.2 FTE up to full-time)
• Equity participation opportunity in the oncology business
• Competitive remuneration aligned with scope and staged growth
• Work directly with an experienced leadership team
• Opportunity to shape a national oncology platform from the ground up

How to Apply
To explore this opportunity, please ensure your experience aligns with the criteria above. Click Apply or reach out confidentially to Adrian McConchie, Director at amcconchie@hpgconnect.com or +61 488 807 351 or Davina Ocansey-Gibson, Specialist Manager, Life Sciences at docansey@hpgconnect.com on +61 488 807 478.