We are seeking an experienced and driven Medical Team Lead to join a high-performing early phase clinical research environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of medical services, ensuring excellence in patient care, and guiding a team of medical professionals in a fast-paced, research-led setting. Reporting to the Medical Director, you will act as the primary point of leadership for the medical team, ensuring strong operational performance, effective workforce management, and high-quality clinical trial execution. The Opportunity In this position, you will combine hands-on clinical involvement with team leadership and operational oversight. You will play an integral role in supporting clinical trials, from patient screening through to study conduct, while fostering a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor and develop a team of medical staff, including physicians at varying levels Ensure appropriate workforce planning, rostering and coverage across clinical activities Promote a collaborative, accountable and high-performance team culture Support professional development through coaching, mentoring and training initiatives Clinical Trials Oversight Provide medical leadership across multiple clinical studies, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulations and best practice Contribute to protocol review, study feasibility and trial design discussions Oversee participant screening, eligibility assessment and enrolment processes Monitor trial progress, ensuring timelines and quality standards are consistently met Clinical & Medical Responsibilities Maintain oversight of participant safety, wellbeing and clinical care throughout all trials Review and approve clinical assessments, reports, adverse events and study documentation Provide expert medical guidance to cross-functional project teams Support compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements and internal SOPs Principal Investigator Duties (as required) Act as Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator for assigned trials Take responsibility for study conduct, participant safety and data integrity Ensure accurate, timely and complete documentation across all trials Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, sponsors, external investigators and regulators Support audits, sponsor visits and regulatory inspections Contribute medical expertise to project start-up, feasibility and proposal development Operational & Quality Excellence Partner with clinical operations and project teams to ensure seamless service delivery Identify risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies Drive continuous improvement initiatives across medical services Ensure high standards of compliance, safety and reporting About You You are a confident clinical leader with a passion for research and patient safety. You thrive in a dynamic environment and bring a balance of strong clinical expertise, operational insight and people leadership. Essential Requirements Medical degree with current AHPRA registration Proven leadership experience within healthcare, ideally in a hospital or clinical research setting Significant experience in clinical trials (Principal or Sub-Investigator level) Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical trial regulations Key Skills & Attributes Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills High attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work within structured protocols while maintaining flexibility Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capability under pressure Why Apply? Join a cutting-edge clinical research environment Play a pivotal role in advancing innovative treatments Lead and shape a high-performing medical team Work in a collaborative, quality-driven culture If you are looking to take the next step in your medical leadership career and make a meaningful impact in clinical research, we’d love to hear from you.
