Clinical Trials Contracts Administrator

* UniSC Clinical Trials Centre | UniSC Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast, Health Hub Morayfield or UniSC Southbank, Brisbane * Level 5, $54.75 per hour plus 12% superannuation * Casual opportunity The Opportunity UniSC Clinical Trials builds the region’s collective clinical research capacity and delivers innovative and regionally relevant research in collaboration with healthcare professionals, industry partners and research stakeholders. The Clinical Trials Contracts Administrator contributes to this mission by providing administrative and governance support for the review, negotiation and finalisation of contracts and agreements that underpin high-quality clinical research across UniSC’s clinical trials network. Join UniSC and contribute to a university committed to transforming lives through learning, knowledge and meaningful community impact. In this role, you will assist with the review, negotiation and finalisation of clinical trial agreements, working closely with internal teams and external partners to support efficient, compliant and well-governed clinical trial activities. For more information, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials [https://www.usc.edu.au/community/unisc-clinical-trials] You will * assist in the triage of clinical trial contracts and agreements to assess due diligence requirements and support administrative contract management; * support the governance and administration of clinical trial contracts and agreements from initial negotiation with external partners through to execution; * provide comprehensive administrative support to finalise contracts and agreements, facilitate internal approvals and circulate documentation for execution using the Adobe Sign electronic signature platform; * perform due diligence reviews of contracts and agreements and, where appropriate, coordinate requests for review by UniSC Legal; * support researchers and internal stakeholders to understand contractual milestones, key obligations and internal requirements; * work collaboratively with teams across Business Development, Finance and Project Management, as well as sponsors, contract research organisations and third-party vendors, to support contractual processes and timely clinical trial establishment; and * support the maintenance of the UniSC Clinical Trials contract template library, including liaising with UniSC Legal regarding updates to templates as required. About you You are a highly organised and detail-oriented administrator with strong written communication skills and an interest in supporting clinical research. You are comfortable managing complex documentation, coordinating approval workflows and working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You bring sound judgement, strong digital literacy and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively and can contribute to efficient, compliant and well-managed contractual processes within a busy clinical trials environment. You will possess: * Completion of a degree, or an associate diploma with at least two years of subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and experience; * Sound knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations; * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong attention to detail; * A sound understanding of privacy principles governing health information; * The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team; * High-level digital literacy, including experience using databases and Microsoft Word and Excel; and * Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage documentation, workflows and competing priorities accurately and efficiently. UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. 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The administrator will manage the review, negotiation, and finalization of clinical trial agreements while providing governance support. They will also coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance and efficient project execution.

Candidates must hold a degree or associate diploma with at least two years of relevant experience. A sound understanding of ICH Good Clinical Practice, privacy regulations, and strong administrative skills are required.

• 12% Superannuation • Professional development opportunities • Career pathway opportunities

• written communicationSouhaitée
• Administrative SupportSouhaitée
• Souci du détailSouhaitée
• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• Microsoft WordSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée
• Stakeholder ManagementSouhaitée
• Contract NegotiationSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Clinical trial administration
• Contract negotiation
• Governance
• Due diligence
• Adobe Sign
• ICH Good Clinical Practice
• Privacy principles
• Database management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder management
• Project management
• Administrative support
• Legal Support
• Administrative Support
• Workflow Management
• Digital Literacy
• Resilience
• Elite Sports
• Administrative Functions
• Research
• Teaching
• Benchmarking
• Business Development
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trials
• Communication
• Contract Management
• Due Diligence
• Finance
• Equities
• Electronic Signatures
• Higher Education
• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Negotiation
• Operations
• Triage
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Templates
• Coordinating
• Aquaculture
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

• Administrative
• Science & Research
• Legal
• Healthcare
• Contract Administrator
• Contracts Administrator
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Formation minimale

Diplôme collégial

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine