About the role

Permanent full time opportunity to provide a central liaison between Metro North Research and commercial partners to facilitate and enhance the quality and capacity of the Metro North clinical trials portfolio through application of expert networking, communication, interpersonal, negotiation and strategic business intelligence skills.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Develop a Metro North Clinical Trials Business Development Framework through analysis of organisational function and the broader Queensland, national and international clinical trials ecosystem that supports Metro North Research to deliver on strategic objectives and evaluate program results in line with Government policies and procedures.
• Oversee and act as a point of contact for clinical trial approaches from industry partners, including providing the initial triage to the appropriate clinician, feasibility assessment and facilitation of clinical trial startup activities.
• Engage with research teams across all Metro North facilities to co-ordinate budget negotiation and contract formulation, until a final outcome regarding study commencement at Metro North is received to ensure a favourable financial outcome for Metro North, and the viability of all studies which are undertaken.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED