Research Manager - Haematology and Oncology
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About Us
The Monash Children’s Cancer and Haematology Centre (MCCHC), located within Monash Medical Centre (MMC), is a key component of Monash Children’s Hospital (MCH), providing care to approximately 30% of Victoria’s paediatric cancer patients. The service is also the primary treating team at Monash Health for children requiring outpatient management of haematological conditions.
The MCCHC brings together a dedicated paediatric haematology and oncology service within a purpose-built inpatient ward and adjoining day treatment centre. This integrated model supports the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care for children and their families across the cancer and haematology continuum. The service continues to provide a comprehensive suite of ambulatory services, including medical oncology and haematology specialty clinics, nurse-led clinics, multidisciplinary clinics, and a day treatment service.
With capacity for 16 inpatient beds and 12 ambulatory beds, the service is designed to meet current and future care demands. The contemporary model enables the incorporation of advancing therapies and technologies, ensuring the Centre evolves in step with the rapidly changing healthcare landscape and continues to improve outcomes and experiences for paediatric patients and their families.
About the Role
A unique and exciting opportunity exists for an experienced clinical trials professional to join the Monash Children's Cancer and Haematology Centre as Research Manager, Paediatric Haematology and Oncology. This senior leadership role oversees a rapidly growing and ambitious research and clinical trials program, driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth across a diverse portfolio of paediatric oncology trials. If you are passionate about advancing outcomes for children with cancer through world-class research, this is a role where your expertise will have genuine and lasting impact.
About You
You are a seasoned clinical trials leader with at least a decade of experience and a track record of building high-performing research teams in a complex healthcare environment. You combine deep knowledge of clinical trial methodology and ICH-GCP requirements with strong financial acumen, stakeholder management skills, and the strategic vision to grow a research program. You are equally comfortable negotiating with pharmaceutical partners as you are mentoring your team, and you bring a genuine commitment to advancing paediatric cancer research.
- Extensive clinical trials experience of at least 10 years, including demonstrated expertise in trial establishment, ethics applications, budget negotiation, regulatory compliance, and data management across multiple phases and therapeutic areas
- Proven research team leadership, with experience managing and developing multidisciplinary clinical research staff, overseeing resource allocation, and driving performance across a busy trials unit
- Strong stakeholder engagement capability, with experience building and maintaining productive relationships with pharmaceutical companies, CROs, cooperative groups, academic institutions, and internal service providers
- Health or Science degree combined with a sound understanding of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and the financial management requirements of a clinical trials program, including budgeting, invoicing, and service legal agreements
Why you will love working with us
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:
- Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring
- Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs
- Salary packaging
- Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Operations Manager Inpatient Units, Children's - Lauren Haddad on email lauren.haddad@monashhealth.org
Position Description can be found here
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 14th June 2026