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Clinical Trial Nurse Manager

Job description

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 Georgia Graham – Senior Recruitment Consultant at +61 488 807 453 or ggraham@hpgconnect.com for a confidential discussion.