Fellow - Medical Oncology
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
Phase 1 Early Drug Development Fellow
Full Time – 2 Positions
Overview:
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is recognised globally as a leader in Cancer Drug Development, is the largest unit in Australia, and conducts a large number of early phase trials. With a strong focus on immuno-oncology and molecularly targeted therapies, including first in man trials with new agents and novel combinations, along with the integration of innovative platforms such as genomics into clinical trials; this position provides an outstanding opportunity to develop experience in the development of cancer drugs/clinical trials and clinically-focused translational research. This is a highly mentored position, which is embedded into the Phase I/Early Drug Development Program, and provides a unique opportunity to work closely with a number of global leaders in their respective fields.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality care to patients enrolled in early-phase clinical trials, with a focus on innovative therapies such as immuno-oncology, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and molecularly targeted agents, including first-in-human studies and novel combinations.
Contribute to clinical trial operations and deliver expert medical oncology care within a multidisciplinary team.
Engage in clinically focused translational research, leveraging cutting-edge platforms like genomics integrated into trials.
Opportunity to work within BaCT (Biostatistics and Clinical Trials) in the development of and conduct of investigator-initiated trials.
Opportunities:
Access to research opportunities, with the potential to commence a higher research degree.
Gain hands-on experience in cancer drug development and trial design under expert mentorship.
Work in a world-class environment renowned for its leadership in early-phase trials.
Ideal Candidate:
This position is ideally suited to motivated Advanced Trainees with a passion for advancing cancer care through clinical trials and translational research.
Enquiries to: Prof Jayesh Desai on (03) 8559 7882 or email Jayesh.Desai@petermac.org
Position Summary
To provide high quality patient treatment and care, contribute to a research program and participate in education
Enterprise Agreement
Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2024
Classification or Salary Range
As per Award/EBA
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Effective working relationships with medical oncology registrars, haematology registrars and other fellows, resident staff, consultants, nursing and allied health staff.
- Effective working relationships with all staff involved in clinical trials.
- Readiness to take direction and willingness to learn from supervisors, other members of the team and other colleagues.
Education
Skills
Essential Requirements:
- Medical Qualifications registerable by the Medical Board of Victoria
- Completed at least two core years of registrar level of training in medical oncology
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
- Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with medical staff and other disciplines
- Previous clinical trial experience an advantage
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Perfomance Indicators |
| 1. Provides high quality patient care using an evidence based, cost effective approach. |
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| 2. Clinical Research Protocol Development |
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| 3. Manuscript preparation |
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| 4. Translational Research development |
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| 5. Medical Oncology and Protocol Development |
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.