Advanced Therapeutics Program Manager- cancer therapy centre

The Opportunity

• Dynamic role collaborating with a pioneering network of partners including UNSW NSW Govt and the Cancer Institute NSW and industry.
• 2-year fixed term contact potential extension.
• $148012-$% superannuation.

The newly created hands-on Advanced Therapeutics Program Manager role will support the establishment of the Advanced Therapeutics Coordinating Centre (ATCC) a strategic collaboration between UNSW the NSW Government and the Cancer Institute NSW.

The pilot phase will coordinate several cancer therapy clinical trials in partnership with Scientia Clinical Research (SCR) Omico and industry collaborators focusing on evaluating personalised and off-the-shelf RNA cancer vaccines. Over time the ATCC aims to become a national academic hub for clinical trial design coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Formally reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Precincts) with a strong link to the Cancer Institute NSW youll have a dotted line to the Operations Director of the UNSW Clinical Research Unit for day-to-day and practical purposes. Youll deliver and oversee with support through the UNSW Clinical Research Unit operational structure the operational administrative and governance functions of the pilot support the ATCC steering committee and coordinate trial setup execution and monitoring. Responsibilities include stakeholder communication ethics and governance management and site engagement ensuring projects are efficiently delivered.

This role will be primarily located in The Health Translation Hub (HTH) a flagship UNSW initiative uniting researchers clinicians educators industry and public health leaders to accelerate the translation of research and innovation into better patient care and community health outcomes.

The Organisation

UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isnt only what we do its how we do it. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were Australias number one university for impact and among the nations Top 20 employers. And its why we come to campus each day.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• On-site parking available

Who you are

You hold tertiary qualifications in health science or a related field and/or at least 10 years of project management or coordination experience in a clinical research or academic setting as well as a deep understanding of the project life cycle and the strategic development of project plans objectives and documentation. You also bring detailed knowledge of ICH-GCP standards along with national ethical and regulatory requirements for human research and a strong grasp of clinical trial coordination processes including ethics and site governance. Experience in coordinating networked clinical trials or vaccine-related research will be highly valued.

You have advanced written and verbal communication skills exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality deliverables. Your strong consultation negotiation and influencing skills enable you to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. You are highly organised able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills you show initiative flexibility and a proactive approach to developing effective solutions. You can also demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and proficiency using tools such as Microsoft Office Teams and online project tracking systems.

Finally you align with UNSWs values and objectives uphold relevant policies and are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

To apply: If contributing to the development of cancer therapies is of interest to you please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience required via the APPLY button.

Contact: Shiree Thomas - Talent Acquisition Consultant e:

Applications close: 11.55pm Sunday 8th February2026.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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