Program Manager

The Opportunity

The Bacterial Respiratory Infectious Diseases Group (BRIDG) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee the Blitz-OM program. This role is central to progressing innovative therapies from formulation and manufacturing through to early clinical trials, ensuring robust governance, compliance and high-quality research outcomes.

You will work closely with researchers, clinicians, partners and funders, providing strategic program leadership, project coordination and operational oversight in a dynamic, values-driven research environment focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Support formulation, manufacturing and clinical research activities through early-phase trials.
• Manage ethics, governance, regulatory and reporting requirements, including TGA and international guidelines.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, budgets and grant management in collaborat...