Clinical Operations Manager

Clinical Operations ManagerClinical Research Site | Hunter Region / North Coast NSW

An established and growing Clinical Research organisation is seeking an experienced Clinical Operations Manager to oversee site operations and support the successful delivery of clinical trials across a diverse study portfolio.

This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced clinical research professional who is confident leading teams, driving operational performance, and ensuring studies run smoothly day-to-day. Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee the operational function of the site, ensuring staff are supported, studies remain on track, and high standards of quality, compliance, and patient care are consistently maintained.

Based full-time onsite in the Hunter Region / North Coast NSW area, this opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative and ambitious organisation delivering innovative clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas.

The Role

As the Clinical Operations Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operational performance of the clinical research site, ensuring studies are running smoothly, teams are supported, and high standards of quality and compliance are maintained. You will provide leadership and direction to site staff while maintaining oversight across active clinical trials, including timelines, recruitment performance, workflow management, and operational delivery. Acting as a key point of contact for sponsors, investigators, and external stakeholders, you will help drive a collaborative and high-performing environment while ensuring studies are conducted in line with ICH-GCP, protocol requirements, ethics, and regulatory standards. This role will also contribute to broader operational planning, resource management, process improvement, and the continued growth and success of the site.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a Clinical Operations Manager, Senior Clinical Trial Manager, Site Manager, or equivalent leadership role within clinical research
• Demonstrated people leadership experience within a clinical trial or healthcare environment
• Strong operational oversight and decision-making capability
• Excellent understanding of ICH-GCP, TGA requirements, ethics, and governance processes
• The ability to confidently manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused, and resilient approach

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience working within a private clinical research site or CRO environment
• Exposure across Phase II–IV clinical trials
• Experience with CTMS, eTMF, and electronic data capture systems
• A background in Nursing, Health Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline

Why Join?

• Join a growing and well-established clinical research organisation
• Play a key leadership role with genuine operational impact
• Work alongside experienced clinical research professionals
• Exposure to diverse and innovative clinical trials
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career stability and growth opportunities

If you are an experienced clinical research leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of site operations within a growing and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Dana Sarkissian on 0410 942 189 or dsarkissian@i-pharmconsulting.com