SALLY GORDON
Banksia Park
Summary
Highly experienced Research Manager with over a decade of expertise in human research ethics, governance, and compliance. Adept at leading high-performing teams, managing research operations, and providing strategic guidance on regulatory and ethical matters. Strong background in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and administration. Recognised for problem-solving abilities, leadership, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards in research ethics.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RESEARCH MANAGER
BELLBERRY LTD
06.2023 - Current
- Leadership of the Operations team responsible for the provision of scientific and human research ethics advice and support to Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) members and researchers, contributing to and supporting scientific and ethical review services
- Management of three Team Leaders and twenty HREC officers
- Provision of advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders including researchers and sponsors in the management and support of submissions, scientific issues, policies, and processes
- Working collaboratively, building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders
- Support the resolution of matters arising from HREC meetings
- Development of new and ongoing management of existing internal and external policies and procedures
- Maintaining a sound understanding of the NHMRC, TGA, legislation, codes, guidelines relevant to research and research ethics
- Monitoring of relevant national policy and regulatory developments
- Contribute to Internal quality and compliance monitoring and performance improvement
- Investigation and resolution of complaints in conjunction with the HREC Chair
- Provision of quarterly reports for the Operations team to the Director of Operations
EARLY PHASE CLINICAL TRIAL (EPCT) RESEARCH PROJECT OFFICER
BELLBERRY LTD
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Provide advice and guidance to clinical trial researchers and manage applications submitted to Bellberry from public health institutions
- Lead, coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of the EPCT team
- Review of new research applications from public health sites to ensure they meet the requirements of various frameworks, policies, and exemptions and meet Bellberry ethics committee requirements
- Research investigational drugs and devices to determine any restrictions, dangers or other relevant information for the committees
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of appropriate policies and procedures to ensure all governance matters associated with clinical trials are managed appropriately
- Research and write reports, prepare agenda, attend, contribute to, and take minutes for the quarterly Chairs Policy meeting
- Provide quarterly data reports
TEAM LEADER
BELLBERRY LTD
09.2019 - 12.2020
- All tasks as per Operations and Project Support Officer role (role change due to internal restructure)
- Direct line management of four HREC Officers including performance management, development, and training
OPERATIONS AND PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER
BELLBERRY LTD
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Provide helpdesk support for the HREC Operations team and applicants
- Preliminary review of new research applications, ensuring relevant documentation is available for committee review
- Design of weekly ethics committees including identifying and contacting members with appropriate expertise to review the research applications ensuring quorum is met
- Attend ethics committee meetings to facilitate and guide consistency and identify policy issues
- Policy development to ensure the HRECs comply with relevant legislation, guidelines, and policies to maintain the highest standards of review
- Research and review of relevant scientific issues as required to support policy and study related issues
- Training of new and existing HREC Officers, preparation of training materials
- Conduct online webinar training sessions for new online submission system users
- Attendance at research sector conferences, engaging with external stakeholders providing information and guidance regarding submissions
HREC OFFICER
BELLBERRY LTD
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Provide high level support to the Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committees
- Administration of applications using the online system
- Collaborate with and assist researchers across Australia with research submissions
- Administration of regulatory documents for ethics submissions
- Prepare and issue ethics committee agendas, attend ethics committee meetings, record relevant comments during the meeting and preparation and issue of minutes
- Administration of ongoing submissions from Investigators including amendments, progress reports, final reports, adverse event reports and protocol violation reports
- Administration of correspondence including letters and emails
- Manage and update databases, ensuring that all communications are recorded accurately
- Researching and developing policies
ENROLLED NURSE
ELIZA PURTON HOME FOR THE AGED & MEERCROFT AGED CARE
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Administration of medication in accordance with the Standards of Medication Management and Poisons Act
- Wound management
- Communicating with GP's regarding change in resident's health status
- Communicating with Registered Nurse regarding changes in resident's health and outcomes of intervention
- Communicating with other health care providers (physiotherapists, podiatry, hospitals, specialists, pharmacy, palliative care team) as required
- Communicating with resident's families regarding health care and changes of health status
- Documentation of resident notes, admissions, and discharges
Education
Certificate - Governance and Risk Foundations
GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA
01.2025
Leadership and Management Essentials -
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
01.2022
The Bridge Program - professional development training program
THE BRIDGE PROGRAM
01.2022
Bachelor - Psychological Science (Cognitive Neuroscience)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
01.2020
Diploma - Nursing
TASMANIAN POLYTECHNIC
01.2010
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- High level problem-solving skills
- Administrative management
- High level of written and verbal communication
- Ethics compliance
Timeline
RESEARCH MANAGER
BELLBERRY LTD
06.2023 - Current
EARLY PHASE CLINICAL TRIAL (EPCT) RESEARCH PROJECT OFFICER
BELLBERRY LTD
01.2021 - 06.2023
TEAM LEADER
BELLBERRY LTD
09.2019 - 12.2020
OPERATIONS AND PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER
BELLBERRY LTD
04.2018 - 09.2019
HREC OFFICER
BELLBERRY LTD
07.2013 - 04.2018
ENROLLED NURSE
ELIZA PURTON HOME FOR THE AGED & MEERCROFT AGED CARE
01.2011 - 01.2013
Leadership and Management Essentials -
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
The Bridge Program - professional development training program
THE BRIDGE PROGRAM
Bachelor - Psychological Science (Cognitive Neuroscience)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Diploma - Nursing
TASMANIAN POLYTECHNIC
Certificate - Governance and Risk Foundations
GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA
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