Medical Officer – Clinical Trials

About the role

An opportunity for a registered doctor to move into early-phase clinical research at an established Phase I trials unit in Melbourne.

You would work as a Sub-Investigator on delegated studies, and act as Principal Investigator on healthy-volunteer studies when delegated by the Medical Director. You would provide high-quality medical care to trial participants alongside an experienced team of investigators, coordinators, nurses and pharmacists. This is a genuine mid-to-long-term career move, so it suits a doctor who wants to build a lasting career in clinical research without leaving medicine behind. No prior trials experience is needed, and full training is provided.

Rostered shifts typically run 7.00am–3.00pm or 2.00pm–10.00pm on the clinic floor, or 8.00am–4.00pm in screening. Some on-call is required.

 

Responsibilities:

– Provide high-quality medical services to participants in accordance with clinical trial protocols, ICH-GCP and unit SOPs.

– Act as Sub-Investigator on delegated studies, and as Principal Investigator for healthy-volunteer studies when delegated by the Medical Director.

– Obtain and document informed consent, ensuring no study procedures occur before valid PICF completion.

– Conduct and document thorough medical histories and physical examinations during screening.

– Review and sign off eligibility, including laboratory results, diagnostic tests and inclusion/exclusion criteria.

– Prescribe investigational products and concomitant medications within scope of practice and delegation.

– Review adverse events for severity, seriousness and relationship to study drug, and manage them appropriately.

– Liaise with participants’ GPs or specialists to assess eligibility or manage abnormal findings.

– Contribute to peer teaching, supervision and continuous improvement of medical operations.

 

Qualifications:

– Medical degree from a recognised institution.

– Full, unconditional registration with AHPRA.

– Postgraduate year 3 and above (minimum 2 years post-registration clinical experience).

– A commitment to building a mid-to-long-term career in clinical research.

– Sound clinical acumen and excellent attention to detail.

– Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

– Prior clinical trials or research experience is welcomed, though not essential.

– Experience acting as a Sub-Investigator is an advantage.

 

Why this role?

– A genuine entry into early-phase and first-in-human research, with full training provided.

– Flexible arrangements: full-time, part-time or casual.

– A structured career path with mentoring, peer teaching and development support.

– An established, well-run unit with a strong culture and commitment to staff wellbeing.