Information Communication and Technology
Reference no. 1504/0717

• Drive the implementation of clinical trial systems and programs across the University of Sydney
• Remuneration package: $119,425 p.a. (which includes a base salary $100,915 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

About the opportunity 

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is the University’s central IT department and is responsible for keeping the University connected through continuously improving the reliability and effectiveness of its information and communications technology. ICT is responsible for ensuring the University realises technology-enabled change by developing strong partnerships with educators and researchers; using existing and emerging technologies innovatively throughout the University; and cultivating communities and forums for educators, researchers and students to collaborate and share their technology innovation within the University.

About you

We are currently seeking to appoint a Clinical Trials Consultant – Research, to work closely with the Director Research Integrity and the ICT Program Manager (Research).  You will supports and drive the delivery of Clinical Trial Management and Data Capture Systems through combined Research Portfolio and ICT initiatives. You will:

• manage overall project organization and establishment
• manage the development and implementation of project plans to meet objectives
• develops and embed project governance and reporting framework to monitor implementation, progress and delivery of the project
• manage project stakeholders and collaborate with project teams to ensure that project deliverables and milestones are achieved.

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence. We are looking for an experience person who possesses demonstrated expertise in:

• demonstrated relevant experience in the conduct or governance of clinical trials, and/or extensive experience in an equivalent regulatory environment preferably with experience in project management and managing complex projects
• ability to translate ICH GCP requirements for sponsors, sites and researchers, specifically how they apply to clinical trials systems
• sound understanding and consistent application of project management competencies including scope, time, cost, quality, HR, communications, cost, risk, procurement and integration
• managing a diverse group of key internal/external stakeholders on large or complex projects
• expert understanding of research data management issues with patient identifiable and other sensitive data

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 6000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

For more information on the position and University, please view the position description available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.

Closing date: 11:30 pm 28 August 2017

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

If we think your skills are needed in other areas of the University, we will be sure to contact you about other opportunities.

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