Clinical Trials Partnerships Manager
Job No.: 679212
Location: 553 St Kilda Road
Employment Type: Part time (0.8) - Full-time (1.0)
Duration: $140,157 - $148,769 pa HEW 9 plus 17% employer superannuation
Remuneration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
- Build partnerships that shape the future of clinical research
- Blend commercial strategy with a mission-driven impact on public health
- Join a globally ranked medical faculty delivering cutting-edge clinical trials
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Clinical Trials Partnerships Manager to help grow and elevate the impact of the Monash University Clinical Trials Centre (MUCTC). In this role, you will cultivate partnerships across the health and life sciences sectors, identify new business opportunities, and contribute to the delivery of world-class clinical trials in collaboration with industry and health partners.
This is a unique opportunity to combine relationship-building, strategic thinking, and business development expertise in a mission-driven environment focused on improving global health outcomes through clinical research.
About the Role
MUCTC is an academic research organisation at Monash University that supports high-impact clinical trials through expert design, delivery and translation. As Clinical Trials Partnerships Manager, you will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to secure new projects, drive commercial success, and foster long-term partnerships with biotechnology companies, hospitals, research organisations and government bodies.
You will represent MUCTC at networking events, develop client proposals, contribute to grant submissions and support the delivery of innovative and compliant trial solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with external stakeholders
- Identify growth opportunities and support business development activities
- Prepare proposals, funding bids and commercial models
- Represent MUCTC at key industry events and forums
- Provide insights and reports to support clinical trials strategy
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- A postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in business or clinical trials
- Proven success in partnership or business development roles
- Strong writing skills for proposals and strategic documents
- Excellent relationship management and communication abilities
- A solid understanding of clinical trials or the life sciences sector
About Monash University
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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Siouxzy Morrison, Operations Manager, siouxzy.morrison@monash.edu
Position Description: Clinical Trials Partnership Manager
Applications Close: Sunday 1 June 2025 at 11:55pm AEST
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