Medical Officer - Clinical Trials

About the role

Nucleus Network, a global Phase 1 clinical trials specialist with facilities in Australia, the USA and the UK, is hiring Medical Officers in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney following the launch of its Sydney facility. The Medical Officer is a key member of the Medical Operations team, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of clinical trial participants while providing medical oversight for Phase 1 trials. The role involves medical assessments, monitoring participant safety, providing clinical care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the informed consent process and conduct medical assessments to determine participant suitability
• Monitor the health and wellbeing of trial participants throughout the study
• Provide medical care and clinical oversight to healthy volunteers and patients in Phase 1 studies
• Review, interpret and sign off diagnostic test results and other clinical data
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Project Management, Pharmacy, Laboratory Services and Quality teams
• Act as a Sub-Investigator or Investigator on Phase 1 trials according to study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to high-quality clinical data supporting new medicines and therapies

Required profile

• AHPRA registration as a fully registered Medical Practitioner with no restrictions
• Minimum PGY3 experience, with strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Interest in clinical research and medical innovation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with participants
• Availability to work 4 to 5 days per week on a 7-day rotating roster

What we offer

• Exposure to the full clinical trial lifecycle and career progression toward Principal Investigator, Medical or Operational leadership
• Ongoing learning and development, mentoring and certification opportunities
• Fitness Passport, Reward Hub discounts, wellbeing initiatives, recognition programs and EAP support

All offers are conditional on right-to-work verification and vaccination compliance (Hepatitis B, Varicella, MMR and Pertussis), with serological testing for participant-facing and sample-facing roles.