Marketing and Communications Specialist (Clinical Trials)

• UniSC Clinical Trials Centre | UniSC Morayfield Health Hub, UniSC Sunshine Coast or UniSC South Bank
• Level 7, $65.61 per hour plus 11% superannuation
• Casual opportunity (working up to approximately 36.25 hours per week)

The Opportunity

Join our team as a Marketing and Communications Specialist! You'll drive the planning, development, and organisation of advertising policies and campaigns to boost our service objectives. Your expertise will be pivotal as you advise management and key external stakeholders on advertising strategies and campaigns aimed at reaching target markets. Your efforts will be instrumental in creating consumer awareness and effectively promoting the attributes of our services and Clinical Trials network.

For more information, please visit us online Clinical Trials Centre

You will

• plan, develop and organise advertising policies and campaigns to support UniSC Clinical Trials service objectives, including participant and patient recruitment campaigns, business development strategies and community and industry engagement activities;
• advise management, industry stakeholders and clients on advertising strategies and campaigns to reach target markets, creating consumer awareness and effectively promoting the attributes of our services to each audience;
• Co-ordinate production of advertising campaigns involving specialised activities, such as artwork, copywriting, media scripting, production and media placement, within specified time and budgetary constraints;
• Analyse data regarding consumer patterns and preferences from a wide variety of platforms with an ability to develop reports and communicate outputs to both internal and external stakeholders confidently;
• Interpret and predict current and future consumer trends in consultation with key external stakeholders and clients;
• Research potential demand and market characteristics for clinical trial services and consumer sentiments, as well as collecting and analysing the data and other statistical information; and
• support business growth and development through the preparation and execution of marketing objectives, policies and programs.

About you

With strong interpersonal skills, you effortlessly establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, managers, and external industry stakeholders. Your exceptional oral and written communication skills enable you to articulate ideas with clarity and impact. Your organisational prowess shines as you manage projects and events with precision, operating independently within established guidelines while prioritising competing demands and consistently meeting deadlines. In every interaction and task, your dedication to excellence and your ability to navigate complexities sets you apart.

You will possess:

• completion of a relevant Marketing and Communications /design degree with subsequent experience, or a combination of relevant work experience and education/training. Previous experience in a commercial or corporate environment required;
• knowledge of the drug development processes and in-depth knowledge of comsumer and patient engagement practices.  Knowledge and ability to apply ICH/GCP and applicable regulatory guidelines;
• proficient ability to analyse marketing metrics and data and ensure future activities are driven by data insights; 
• knowledge of clinical research budget planning and project financial tracking and accounting methods and ability to make informed decisions based on strategic information, data, and market insight;
• computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint; and
• advanced leadership skills to facilitate team development and inter-operation communications and directives. 

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Friday 3 May 2024.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed one page), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Lucas Litewka
Director, UniSC Clinical Trials
Email: llitewka@usc.edu.au

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We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.