Medical Team Lead – Early Phase Clinical Trials

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Salary: AUD $200,000–$250,000 + Super + Salary Packaging

Work Pattern: Primarily Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm, with minimal on-call requirements and occasional weekend cover

We are recruiting for a leading Australian clinical research organisation for a newly created Medical Team Lead position within its growing Early Phase Unit (EPU).

This is a hands-on operational medical leadership role, reporting to the Medical Director and acting as the second-in-command (2IC) for the medical team. You will provide day-to-day clinical leadership, people management and operational oversight, while serving as the primary escalation point for medical matters within the Early Phase Unit.

The organisation partners with global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic sponsors to deliver high-quality clinical trials. The Early Phase Unit is a therapeutic-agnostic Phase I/II facility with a strong track record in delivering internationally funded clinical research.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of early-phase clinical science while enjoying a structured working environment and a sustainable alternative to the intensity of traditional hospital medicine.

Why Consider This Role?

Work at the cutting edge of early-phase clinical research, across a broad range of therapeutic areas
Join an internationally focused organisation working with pharmaceutical, biotech and academic sponsors
Enjoy a structured Monday–Friday working pattern, with minimal on-call and no ED-style emergency work
Lead a collaborative, non-hierarchical and highly experienced medical team
Take on a genuine leadership role within a growing Early Phase Unit
Be part of an organisation experiencing significant growth and expansion
Benefit from salary packaging available through the not-for-profit structure
Relocation support is available for the right candidate
Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

Act as the first escalation point for operational medical matters within the Early Phase Unit
Oversee day-to-day medical services, roster coverage and team performance
Provide medical supervision and support to Research Physicians and medical students
Principal Investigator Responsibilities

Serve as Principal Investigator on clinical trials as required, with responsibility for overall trial conduct
Conduct and oversee participant consent, screening, dosing and follow-up procedures
Review and authorise clinical assessments, adverse events and study reports
Ensure clinical activities are delivered in accordance with ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements
People Leadership

Lead, coach and develop Senior Research Physicians and Research Physicians
Drive performance, accountability and professional development across the medical team
Foster a collaborative, transparent and high-performing team culture
Operational & Project Management

Work closely with Recruitment and Screening teams to support enrolment targets
Contribute to protocol review, study start-up and continuous quality improvement
Support the efficient delivery of multiple concurrent early-phase clinical trials
About You

You are a qualified medical practitioner who brings clinical trial experience and a genuine interest in medical leadership and early-phase research.

You may be an experienced clinician looking to step away from the intensity of the traditional health system, or an established clinical research professional ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role.

What matters most is your clinical credibility, experience in clinical trials and ability to lead and develop people.

Essential Requirements

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Current AHPRA registration
Experience as a Principal Investigator and/or Sub-Investigator in clinical trials
Working knowledge of ICH-GCP and applicable clinical trial regulations
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and performance management
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment
Eligible to work in Australia
Desirable Experience

Background in pharmacology, pharmaceutical medicine or early-phase research
Experience working within a Phase I/II Early Phase Unit or CRO environment
Experience managing PI responsibilities across multiple concurrent clinical trials
Commercial or growth-stage clinical research experience
Based in Perth, WA, or genuinely open to relocation
What’s on Offer

AUD $200,000–$250,000 base salary
Superannuation on top of base salary
Salary packaging through a not-for-profit organisation
5 weeks annual leave
Relocation support available
Professional development and CPD support
Primarily Monday–Friday working hours
Minimal on-call requirements
Collaborative, team-oriented culture with very low staff turnover
This is a rare opportunity for a medically qualified clinical research professional to combine hands-on clinical work, Principal Investigator responsibilities and meaningful people leadership in a growing early-phase research environment.

To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, please get in touch.