ONLINE COURSE
Strategic Research Management: Fast Track Your Success
Optimising the sustainability of your site in today's changing landscape.
“Content was really well set out and clear. I got great insight into the business and operations management side of clinical trials and practical ideas of how to apply different strategies to help optimize the business operations. The exercises were practical and relevant for each participant and I have an appreciation for how varied the clinical trial landscape is across Australia.” – Nuy Chau, Clinical Research Coordinator
“Great workshop, very detailed and covered a quite a few topics. [The facilitator] was very knowledgeable and engaging.” – Ellen Lyrtzis, Project Manager, Flinders University
Do you want to improve the way you manage your research and clinical trials?
This workshop will teach you business concepts and provide you with key core competencies to grow and sustain your clinical trials unit.
You will be provided with a broad introduction to business and customer intelligence, operations management, strategic planning, and financial management – all relevant to clinical trials.
The goal of the workshop is to expand your knowledge and skills and provide practical takeaways that you can implement immediately to make positive changes in your research operations.
You will accomplish each learning objective below through a combination of theory and conceptual application within exercises. You will be given opportunities to practice, apply, and develop your business knowledge and skills through review questions and practical exercises.
You can also claim 4 CPD points on completion of the workshop!
What will you learn?
On completion, you will be able to:
- Understand general business and operations management in relation to clinical trials to create the highest level of efficiency possible
- Drive your business visibility and growth, improving your credibility and attracting more opportunities
- Optimise your budgeting, finance, and contracting strategies so you can save costs and negotiate favourable terms
- Utilise modern recruitment strategies in the digital age - reducing costs, increasing participation, and improving data quality
- Evaluate and define your current business position using appropriate analysis tools & metrics to clarify what sets you apart from the market
- Determine your business direction with strategic planning, so you can increase business durability and efficiency
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
Sarah Piplica
Sarah is the Regulatory, Startup and Patient Partnerships Manager at University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) Clinical Trials Centre in Queensland. In her role, Sarah provides high level strategic advice and guidance in the overall management and compliance of extensive and complex ethics and regulatory processes, maintaining quality standards and monitoring and audit readiness.
In 2019, Sarah was awarded the Osmond Russell Scholarship from ARCS, for a project that is seeing her research and validate a patient co-authored survey to solicit regular and meaningful feedback from clinical trials participants. Sarah is passionate about advocating for patient, participant and carer involvement within the medicines development industries.

Price
$599pp plus GST
*Savings available for group enrolments and for PRAXIS partner organisations.
Next Virtual Workshop
Thursday 22 May 2025: 10.00am – 14.00pm (AEST)
Need training on demand?
This session can also be conducted at your location for groups of 10 or more. Ask us about this today.
PRAXIS Australia has the right to cancel a workshop or training session (or move the event format online) due to unforeseen circumstances. For more information regarding our Cancellation Policy and your rights as a student, please see our Student Terms and Conditions.
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