Research Project Manager - Tissue and Data Coordinator

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Job Description: 

Research Project Manager - Tissue and Data Coordinator

Royal Melbourne

• Work closely with neurosurgeons and stakeholders to coordinate all aspects of brain tumour research and facilitate the development of cutting-edge therapeutics for patients with brain cancer.
• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Full time, fixed term position to January 2026.

About the team:

The Department of Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive inpatient service for patients with neurosurgical diseases, with a clinical and referral service for patients with intracranial, spinal and peripheral nerve disorders requiring neurosurgical assessment and treatment. The Department of Neurosurgery has active clinical and laboratory research programs that augment each of the clinical specialised programs undertaken by the Department alone and in conjunction with the Departments of Neurology, Radiology and Oncology, as well as external partners, including The University of Melbourne, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Many clinical programs are involved with national and international clinical trials.

Your new role:

• Facilitation of patient tissue direct from surgery to researchers and to oversee and link data with clinical outcomes.
• Overseeing sample collection, biobanking and data linkage of patient samples.
• Working with clinicians, principal investigators, project team members, data managers and stakeholders to achieve milestones/outcomes for all studies.
• Ensure the proper conduct of the full scope of clinical studies, from study start up to study closure.
• Protocol development, ethics and governance submissions and progress reporting.

About you:

• Strong scientific background with an understanding of clinical research.
• Experience operating and managing large databases with confidential patient information.
• Ability to proactively manage workloads, troubleshoot, prioritise tasks and meet study deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, innovative, resourceful nature and adaptable to change.
• Effective communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships with various stakeholders.

Benefits of working for the RMH:

• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Salary packaging, onsite car parking and, close to public transport.

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Advertisement Contact (Name and phone):  Peter Davis 9342 8447

Interested in Applying?

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Advertising may cease prior to the stated closing date. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.