Team Leader, Clinical Trial Coordinators

SUMMARYWe are seeking a Clinical Trial Coordinator Team Leader to lead and support a team of Clinical Trial Coordinators responsible for the successful delivery of clinical research studies. This role combines people leadership, operational oversight, and clinical trial expertise to ensure high-quality participant experiences and compliance with regulatory and protocol requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Trial Coordinator looking to take the next step in their career in a supervisory capacity. Prior people management experience is not essential.
We are looking for someone with strong clinical trial coordination expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for developing others.

RESPONSIBILITIESTeam Leadership & DevelopmentProvide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to a team of Clinical Trial Coordinators.Foster a positive, high-performance team culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and development discussions.Support onboarding, training, and mentoring of new team members.Assist with workforce planning, resource allocation, and workload management.
Clinical Trial OperationsOversee the coordination and execution of clinical trials across multiple studies and therapeutic areas.Ensure study activities are conducted in accordance with protocols, ethical guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements.Monitor study timelines, recruitment targets, and site performance metrics.Support the resolution of operational challenges and escalation of study-related issues.Collaborate with Principal Investigators, sponsors, CROs, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful study delivery.
Quality & ComplianceMaintain high standards of documentation, data integrity, and participant safety.Support audit and inspection readiness activities.Ensure adherence to organisational policies, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and quality outcomes.
Stakeholder ManagementDevelop strong relationships with investigators, study sponsors, CROs, and research teams.Act as a key point of contact for operational and coordinator-related matters.Facilitate effective communication across clinical research teams.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 3-5 years' experience working as a Clinical Trial Coordinator, Clinical Research Coordinator, or similar clinical research role.Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).Experience coordinating clinical studies from start-up through to close-out.Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Proficiency with electronic clinical trial systems and research documentation.
Leadership PotentialA natural mentor who enjoys supporting and developing others.Demonstrated ability to influence, guide, and collaborate with peers and stakeholders.Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.Desire to move into a formal leadership role.
DesirablePrevious experience providing informal leadership, mentoring, training, or supervising junior team members.Experience across multiple therapeutic areas.Relevant tertiary qualification in Health Sciences, Nursing, Life Sciences, or a related field.
DURATION
Full-time, permanent

SALARY
Attractive salary plus benefits

LOCATION
Must be able to commute to the east side of Melbourne around the Glen Waverley area

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
www.planet-pharma.com

TO APPLYPlease click ‘apply’ or contact Sam Chapple (Director, Recruitment - APAC & RoW) at Planet Pharma for more information:
E: schapple@planet-pharma.comT: : +61 (0) 37 068 9299Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-chapple-42b459131/