Key Points
- 12-month contract, full-time role based in our site at Icon Cancer Centre Wesley
- All-round Oncology research role
- Join Australia’s largest private cancer clinical trials program with access to cutting-edge technology and innovative care solutions.
The Opportunity
Support our research operations and clinical trials undertaken on-site at the Icon Cancer Centre Wesley, contributing to our nationwide trial programs through Icon Research
- Diverse Oncology Research Experience: Gain hands-on exposure to cancer treatment research, backed by comprehensive support and training from on-site coordinators, team leads, governance officers, oncologists, pharmacists, oncology nurses, and the wider Icon Research community.
- Career Growth & Development: Kick-start your research career with Australia’s largest private Cancer Clinical Trials program. Joining us opens the door to unparalleled opportunities for career growth and development within the Icon Group.
About The Role
As a Clinical Research Assistant, you’ll support the coordination and administration of Oncology and Haematology Clinical Trials.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, process and dispatch samples and other materials required by clinical research protocols and prepare and manage clinical trial laboratory kits and samples
- Prepare patient visit requirements, assist in appointment scheduling and external hospital liaison for tissue requirements or medical information.
- Provide support to the research staff in relation to clinical trial administration tasks
- Provide support to the investigators conducting clinical trials by ensuring trial documentation is prepared and ready for their review/sign off
- Manage investigator site files and essential documents as per GCP
- Facilitate the attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original and accurate collection of source data
- Work closely with monitors for ongoing monitoring at site and facilitate remote visits
- Occasionally travel between our clinics as needed to support the conduct and oversight of cross-clinic research activity
About You
We’re looking for someone passionate about Clinical Research with a keen interest in the field of Oncology & Clinical Trials.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant undergraduate degree (or working towards one) in Health Sciences, Nursing or Allied Health.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS office suite and database management.
- Australian working rights and the ability to commit to full-time employment for the duration of the contract.
Desirable
- Experience in Pathology and Laboratory processing.
Clinical Trials at Icon
To help deliver a robust trials portfolio, Icon Group works with over 200 collaborators including Contract Research Organisations, commercial and non-commercial organisations (including the pharmaceutical industry hospital and universities), industry vendors and service providers. We deliver Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry and collaborative groups, as well as in-house investigator-initiated trials across our multidisciplinary clinical team, clinical registries, compounding, physics and dosimetric research.
Icon’s growing research footprint is comprised of over 90 principal investigators working across 20 cancer centres in Australia, with a comprehensive workforce of experienced researchers and administrative team members who support clinicians and the delivery of clinical trials across several Icon locations.
Icon offers Australia’s largest private cancer clinical trials program. We have over 120 clinical trials open for recruitment and over 800 patients currently on active trials across haematology and medical oncology.
Amazing Benefits You Will Enjoy
- Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
- Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
- Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
- Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
- Paid Parental Leave and Extra Annual Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.
About Us
Icon Group is Australia's largest integrated provider of cancer care with a growing reach in New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom.
Icon is built on a strong but simple mission - to deliver the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. The group brings together all aspects of quality cancer care including medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, research, theranostics, pharmacy and compounding to deliver a truly integrated, end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients. With more than 3500 team members, a network of more than 350 doctors, over 50 cancer centres, six compounding facilities and operational support of 70 plus pharmacies, Icon is delivering world-leading care and helping address the global cancer burden.
For more information visit http://www.icongroup.global and follow Icon Group on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-group
Our Values
- Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
- Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
- Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
- Opportunity, at Hand: We’re continually innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.
To Apply
Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you’d love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people.
Pre-Employment Health Requirement
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.