Description:
Clinical Trials Sub-Investigator (Junior Doctor or equivalent) to join a busy dermatology clinical trials site.
East Melbourne and Pascoe Vale Trials sites
About us:
DIRECT (Dermatology, Investigational Research, Education & Clinical Trials) is the largest dermatology clinical trials site in Australia. We run 30-40 pharma sponsored trials, across a range of skin and hair conditions. A number of these trials have successfully progressed to TGA approval for treatment and made easily accessible to the public.
• Growing sites led by Professor Rod Sinclair, Dermatologist
• Great work/life balance
• We are looking for motivated doctors to join our vibrant team and work as Clinical Trial Sub-Investigator at our sites. You will be at least PGY4 and have a strong interest in dermatology and clinical trials.
• Permanent Full-time or Part-time (0.8 FTE) role for the right candidate
• Positions available for early 2025 start
Role:
You will be part of a team offering a busy and stimulating clinic environment, including patient visits, working closely with and supported by our Clinical Trials Co-Ordinator’s and Assistants. Reporting to the Unit Head with responsibilities centered around the medical oversight of the study participants. Your primary consideration is participant safety and well-being.
You will:
• Be delegated on clinical trials as a Sub-Investigator
• Be familiar and comply with ICH-GCP guidelines and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
• Have experience in conducting disease assessments and calculating disease extent and severity (e.g. PASI, EASI, HS lesion count)
• Assume responsibility for screening trial participants into studies after careful assessment of protocol Inclusion/Exclusion criteria and required medication washouts
• Obtain participant informed consent according to ICH-GCP and the National Statement
• Provide medical care and oversight of study participants enrolled in the trials
• Perform study activities as required by the protocol such as interpretation of pathology results, ECG, adverse events follow-up etc.
• Liaise with participant’s local GP/other health care personnel as necessary to keep them informed about the research participant’s progress during the study, and any other medical conditions that arise during the course of the study
• Ensure that all clinical trial related activities are documented with the highest possible attention to detail and in accordance with ICH-GCP and the National Statement
• have strong attention to detail
• Support the Unit in developing a high performing team culture.
• Be viewed favorably if you have experience in conducting clinical trials or research, and in commercially sponsored trial settings.
• Opportunity to work closely with a dermatologist as an assistant.
• Rostered on-call shifts as an after-hours emergency contact. ( This only requires answering calls over the phone, it does not require in-person attendance at site)
You are:
• A medical doctor registered with AHPRA (IMG with current AHPRA registration welcome)
• An effective communicator and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and able to think on your feet
• A multi-tasker and have a track record of meeting deadlines
What’s in it for you:
• Above award wages
• Staff discounts
• An active staff social club
• No weekend or after-hours work
• Employee Assisted Program (EAP)
• The only dedicated Dermatology Clinical Trials Centre in Victoria
If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining for us your experience and why you would like to join our team.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.