Early Phase Unit - Medical Lead

About this role

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.