Are you passionate about bringing clarity and structure to complex, cross-functional environments? This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic, people-focused role with impact across every clinical research project in the organisation.

We're partnering with an established Global Research Institute to recruit an Project Lead. This role is central to ensuring the right clinical trial professionals, whether Project Managers, CRAs, or Clinical Coordinators are resourced into the right studies, at the right time, for success.

About the Role

This role is a perfect blend of strategic thinking, workforce planning, and people leadership. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining a proactive resourcing model to ensure projects are appropriately staffed, now and into the future.

You'll work across a broad stakeholder network, engaging with project leads, HR, and senior leadership, while keeping a high-level view of all staffing needs across the portfolio. You'll also support senior project managers to lead their teams effectively and ensure staff are supported through project transitions.

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage a forward-looking resourcing plan across all clinical trial projects

Forecast staff needs based on pipeline activity and upcoming project transitions

Oversee recruitment for project operations roles, partnering closely with HR

Monitor project staffing gaps and work to allocate people according to skills, availability, and project needs

Lead and mentor a team of senior project managers, providing guidance on team management and project delivery

Contribute to the broader operational strategy as a member of the leadership team

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re highly organised, enjoy working with data, and have a talent for seeing both the big picture and the finer details. You're someone who can build strong relationships across teams but doesn't get caught in the weeds.

You’ll ideally have:

6+ years of experience in clinical research operations in a CRO, academic or pharma setting

Previous experience in resource/workforce planning across multiple concurrent projects

Strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

A strategic mindset with an ability to design and implement scalable resourcing models

What’s on Offer

Meaningful work in global health research

A genuinely supportive, flexible working environment

Diverse and collaborative team culture

Hybrid working based in Sydney

If this is a role of interest to you APPLY NOW. For further information reach out to Dana Sarkissian on 02 8310 5842 or [email protected]