LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Project Management Essentials: Research & Clinical Trials Edition
This workshop provided some great insights into various aspects of project management that are crucial for the overall success of a project. It covers everything from the stages of project management to taking care of your own well-being. Tim’s presentation demonstrated his expertise in this area and was clearly the result of years of experience. – Lindley Mattiazzi, Clinical Trials Coordinator, University of the Sunshine Coast
“The fact that it was in context of a clinical trials setting made the concepts and material more relevant, engaging and palatable. The icing on the cake was the section about self-management – an important message that can often be overlooked and made this course seem more people orientated, placing importance on the human aspect of this industry.” – Nuy Chau, Clinical Trials Coordinator, CSIRO
Clinical trials and research involving humans are considered some of the most complex projects to manage.
They are bound by factors such as time, resources, and quality, and make important contributions to the health and wellbeing of society.
Yet, traditionally we have not applied project management strategies, unlike every other industry and sector.
By applying these accepted techniques, you can provide greater assurance to funders and participants that your research will achieve its aims – on time, on budget and to expected standards.
Discover the key elements of what it takes to manage projects successfully and methodically in research and clinical trials by applying established and recognised methodologies.
You will walk away with a renewed sense of confidence and a tool kit of resources to help get you started – or to build on current systems and processes.
You can claim 4 CPD points on completion of the workshop.
What will you learn?
On completion, you will be able to:
- Develop your own stakeholder engagement and management plan, so you’re able to maximise and sustain funding and uptake of your research findings in clinical practice
- Identify ways to maximise and allocate your resources, helping to increase efficiency and reduce stress
- Reduce risk at your facility by creating your own risk management matrix and risk assessment process
- Boost your team and personal productivity via new time management tips and tricks, so you can accomplish more
- Understand how to include patient and public involvement in research and project planning to help improve the quality and relevance of your project
- Apply root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action planning to various scenarios, so that the re-occurrence of a problem can be reduced or eliminated
- Know the basic principles of quality management and its role in project management
- Describe the 5 traditional stages of project management and how to apply them to your research and clinical trials
Our training and education offers have been developed according to Australian and international best practice standards.
Our modules are built upon the competencies developed by the Harvard Multi-Regional Trials Centre (MRCT) and aligned to competencies recommended by the NHMRC.
These training offers are regarded as a benchmark for researchers, clinical trials, and healthcare professionals in Australia and internationally.
About the Facilitator
Beth Tippett is an experienced research program manager and clinical trials professional with a strong track record in delivering complex, multidisciplinary health research programs. She currently manages a large-scale research program focused on plastics and human health, working closely with clinicians, scientists, industry partners, and policymakers to translate evidence into real-world impact.
Beth began her career in allied health, where firsthand experience in clinical settings sparked a passion for improving how research and clinical trials are designed, managed, and delivered. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Trials and Research and brings a strong, practical understanding of project management, governance, and trial delivery across the full research lifecycle.
She has been actively involved in Human Research Ethics Committees since 2018, first as a member and now as a Chair Delegate, providing deep insight into ethical review processes, regulatory requirements, and best practice in research governance. This experience informs her pragmatic, compliance-aware approach to research project management.
Price
Price: $599 +GST pp
PRAXIS Partner price: $479 +GST pp
*Savings available for group enrolments and for PRAXIS partner organisations.
Next Virtual Workshop
Thursday 12 November 2026: 12.00pm – 4.00pm (Sydney Time)
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