Senior Clinical Research Associate, Neuroscience Trials Australia (NTA)

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health•Parkville, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Neuroscience Trials Australia (NTA), part of The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to join their Clinical Operations team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of academic and commercially sponsored clinical trials, contributing to research that improves lives. The Senior Clinical Research Associate will lead sponsor monitoring and clinical trial activities across multiple studies, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence. Projects may vary from investigator-initiated academic studies to large commercial trials. The role involves close collaboration with project managers, investigators, site staff, and sponsors, providing expert oversight of study conduct, site performance, and regulatory compliance. On certain projects, the role may also involve coordinating trial delivery in the absence of a dedicated project manager.

Requirements

Degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences or a related discipline.
Minimum 4 years' clinical research experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, hospital or academic research environment.
Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical trial regulations in Australia and New Zealand.
Experience conducting monitoring visits and managing essential clinical trial documentation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to travel as required for study and business needs.
Current valid work rights for Australia.

Nice To Haves

Neuroscience, neurology or mental health research experience.
Experience within a contract research or service delivery environment.
Quality systems experience.
Investigational product management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead site monitoring activities across a portfolio of clinical trials.
Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, coordinators, and sponsors.
Ensure trial documentation and study files remain audit and inspection ready.
Support delivery of projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
Identify and escalate study risks and operational issues.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational excellence across NTA.
Mentor and support less experienced team members where appropriate.