Pharmacist Team Leader - Clinical Trials
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Department / Program
Monash Health Pharmacy provides comprehensive medication management services across a large and diverse health network, supporting safe, effective and patient-centred care.
The Clinical Trials Pharmacy team plays a critical role in supporting research across Monash Health. The team ensures the safe and compliant management of investigational medicines, provides expert advice on trial design and feasibility, and partners with researchers, sponsors and clinical teams to deliver high-quality clinical trial services that support innovation and improved patient outcomes.
About the Role
As the Pharmacist Team Leader – Clinical Trials, you will work across Monash Health sites on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis. Working closely with the Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Victorian Heart Hospital and Clinical Trials, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Clinical Trials Pharmacy services, ensuring high standards of quality, governance and regulatory compliance.
You will collaborate with investigators, sponsors and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the effective management of investigational medicines and support the successful delivery of clinical research activities across the health service.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospital pharmacist to lead a specialised service, influence medication management within clinical research, and contribute to innovation and improved patient outcomes across Monash Health.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of Clinical Trials Pharmacy services
- Providing expert review, costing and quotation of clinical trial pharmacy services
- Ensuring compliant management of investigational medicines, including documentation and stock control
- Driving quality, safety and service improvement aligned with regulatory and organisational requirements
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including research teams, sponsors and clinical staff
- Leading, supporting and developing a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to deliver high-quality services
This role requires flexibility to work across Monash Health sites and participate in broader pharmacy service activities as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to inspire, support and develop high-performing teams
- Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, ideally with exposure to clinical trials or research services
- Well-developed communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Experience in quality improvement, governance and safe medication practices
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver service and financial outcomes
Mandatory Requirements
- Current registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Relevant hospital pharmacy experience
- Evidence of required employment screenings and immunisations in line with Monash Health policy
Why You Will Love Working With Us
This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialised pharmacy service, influence the future direction of Clinical Trials Pharmacy, and build strong partnerships that support research excellence across Monash Health.
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you.
Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:
- The opportunity to influence and expand Clinical Trials Pharmacy services within one of Australia's largest health services
- A supportive and collaborative team environment with experienced pharmacy and research leaders
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative research, clinical trials and service development initiatives
- Professional development, education and mentoring opportunities
- Salary packaging
- Onsite gym options and access to Fitness Passport
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Vi Mai on 0418 235 987.
Position Description can be found here
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Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Sunday 5th July 2026