Pharmaceutical Research jobs in Sydney NSW

• Part-time 0.6 FTE as a Clinical Research Orthoptist, until 14 October 2027

• Located at Sydney Eye Hospital

• Base salary from $93,345 (pro-rata), plus 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Clinical Research Orthoptist reports to the Clinical Research Orthoptist Team Leader to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of delegated clinical trial group activities, (pharmaceutical company sponsored and investigator-initiated), following set protocols and ensuring accuracy and compliance with critical regulations.

This position is designated as child-related employment. To be able to work in this role, you will need a current Working With Children Check as well as an updated and compliant Vaccination Record card, in line with NSW Health employment requirements (Category A).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• implement clinical trials under the supervision of the Clinical Research Orthoptist Team Leader

• develop and maintain relationships with clinical trial stakeholders, participating in research meetings and facilitating communication amongst various entities

• engage in quality and compliance activities to ensure clinical trial documents, ethics applications, participant data capture and verification align with GCP and relevant SOPs

• lead by example in prioritising work, health and safety within daily operations, coordinate with peers for safety drills and training, and proactively identify areas for safety improvement within the work scope.

About you

• bachelor’s or master's degree in Orthoptics

• recent experience in the clinical trials setting including HREC requirements, ICH-GCP and study coordination. Sound organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, multi task and to meet deadlines. Ability to consistently show initiative and work proactively

• Ability to communicate effectively and engage in teamwork and collaboration.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you’d like to learn more about the role or our approach before applying, we’re happy to have an informal yarn or chat. We want the application process to feel accessible and supportive — please reach out if you’d like to talk it through.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements (Category A)

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations on by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au

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