Tegan Cox

Experience

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  Woolworths Limited

  Jun 1998 - Dec 2000

  Cash Office Administrator
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  Radiation Oncology Associates

  Jan 2001 - Sept 2001

  Radiation Therapist

  Professional Development Year Radiation Therapist.

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  Royal North Shore Hospital

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2005

  The role of the Ethics Coordinator is to manage the ethics review process and to ensure consistency between Human Research Ethic Committees application of policies and decision making. Achievements• Increased rate of approval of animal research protocols approved on initial application.• Increased revenue by 17% through improved collection of outstanding levies applied for ethics review.• Delivered training to HREC members • Developed content to be presented at industry conferences Show less The role of the Ethics Officer is to see new research project through the ethics review process and to ensure that researchers and NSH HREC members are kept informed of any relevant information or new developments in institutional, state and federal law or policy.Achievements• Redeveloped HREC application package to reflect recent legislative amendments and simplified application review process for the Committee• Constructed fee for service policy to ensure costs for ethics review administrative costs were being covered Show less

  • Ethics Manager

    Jun 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Ethics Officer

    Sept 2001 - Jun 2003
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  NSW Health

  Jan 2005 - Jul 2005

  Senior Project Officer

  The role of the Senior Project Officer within the Health Ethics Branch of NSW Health is to provide high level policy advice to ethics committees and hospitals across NSW. The role also encompasses the management of the Shared Scientific Assessment Scheme. Achievements• Extensive consultation process with Area Health Services for the development of the first NSW Health Fee Policy for NSW Human Research Ethics Committees• Increase of 20% in applications to the Shared Scientific Assessment Committee in first half of 2005 through liaison with HRECs and the pharmaceutical industry Show less

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  Northern Sydney Central Coast Health

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2012

  Director, Research Business Unit

  I was responsible for establishing the Research Business Unit in 2005 as the first in NSW. This involved appointing key staff, process development, negotiation with key stakeholders and operational management. This was a key senior management position in the organisation and held responsibility for many research management matters. This role also performed key governance functions.• Facilitated the work of the research executive and its committees by developing resource materials, providing appropriate information, and reports and assisting committee chairpersons as necessary.• Developing budgets for submission to the Executive and ensuring compliance with approved budgets• Responsible for 13 FTE• Establishing and maintaining networks of key stakeholders• Successful integration of research strategies and infrastructure between the former Northern Sydney and Central Coast Area Health Services and the subsequent disaggregation of services in 2011 with minimal disruption to services available to researchers in both Local Health Districts • Accreditation of the Northern Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee as a review committee under the Harmonisation of Multicentre Ethical Review (HoMER) model• Implementation of a Quality Assurance program for research approved in NSCCH facilities • Implementation of biannual roundtables to enhance communication and education opportunities for researchers• Development of NSCCH research strategy and operational plan• Development and implementation of comprehensive standard operating procedures for the Human Research Ethics Committee and institutional governance framework• Lead the operational transition of the Gore Hill Research Laboratories (bioscience facility previously under the auspice of the University of Technology, Sydney) and integration into NSCCH structure Show less

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  The Kids' Cancer Project

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  Consultant

  The Kids Cancer Project is a charity committed the supporting medical research that seeks to improve diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer, with a particular focus on cancers with low survival rates. I was engaged by OCF (now the Kids Cancer Project) and the NSW Government to work with stakeholders to develop a governance structure and strategic direction for the Cytoskeleton Cancer Network. (CCN)• Development of the framework for the management of the research programs that aligned with the strategic objectives of multiple funding agencies• Advise OCF Board on strategic direction of the network• Maintain relationships with sites receiving funding • Develop and document accountabilities and governance structure• Foster industry linkages and develop strategic partnerships with a range of organisations to attract increased investment in the Network's research activity. • Development of governance structure acceptable to key stakeholders• Implementation of the framework for performance and financial evaluation of funded programs• Development of the Research Advisory Committee and 2011 Program Review Show less

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  Northern Sydney Local Health District

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  A/Chief Operating Officer, Research

  I commenced in the role of Chief Operating Officer, Research in an acting capacity with a brief to implement recommendations of a previous external review on the restructure of research activity. This included making recommendations to the Peak Committee on the stakeholder requirements and support structures. The role involved extensive stakeholder consultation internally and externally to ensure alignment. The role also had a significant process design and improvement focus. • Led restructure transformation program, establishing the Research Division involving approximately 800 cost centres, 260 researchers and 18 FTE reporting staff in consultation and with the support of key stakeholders within the NSLHD and Royal North Shore and Ryde Health Service • Oversight of financial management of the Kolling Institute of Medical Research including the development of the financial management model • Facility management including acting as the research nominee interfacing with the Public/Private Partnership• Executive delegate for governance and oversight of research activity• Oversight of regulatory, ethics, governance, finance, workforce and safety functions as related to research • Member, Research and Innovation Sub-Committee • Deputy Chair, Laboratory Safety Committee • Improved policy and process environment for the operation of the Kolling Institute and with partner universities • Prepared the successful submission to NSW Government for infrastructure funding for the 2012-16 triennium. • Developed framework including costing structure and agreements for use of space by external entities. • Implementation of additional support services after feedback from internal stakeholders Show less

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  KPMG

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2013

  Senior Manager, Health and Human Services
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  Roxsolt Pty Ltd

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  Managing Director

  At Roxsolt we do things a little differently. That makes defining what we do a little hard. That’s OK we specialise in working on problems others avoid. In short we help organisations deliver on transformation and improvement be that not for profits, government or corporations. Our focus is on identifying and translating organizational strategy from concept through to implementation. As an artisan company we have focused on embracing approaches that fit the client. Starting from looking at needs and requirements and then working out the options to reach the desired end point. While our engagements may start out as being unstructured our methodology is anything but. We draw on different frameworks and tools based on best fit and through consultation will make recommendations that are clear and outline the benefits and drawbacks of the proposed approach. We are not big on flashy web pages, having luxurious corporate offices or one size fits all engagements. We are big on working through the various options to delivery on outcomes that meet your requirements. That’s why the majority of our engagements are referrals from our clients or repeat business. Our experience is focused around short term engagements in the following areas; • Strategy • Governance • Service Innovation & Transformation • Service Evaluation Frameworks • Performance Frameworks & Measures • Commercialization, Joint Ventures & Partnerships Show less

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  Think Different Consulting

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Director
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  Think Different

  Jul 2015 - now

  Director

  Think Different Consulting helps individuals and business reach their goals. This always involves change. We assist with improvement, efficiency and productivity, time management and solving the burning questions. Our methods are as varied as our clients so there is no one size approach. The only approach we always apply is discipline and accountability in the work we deliver. Our flexibility if our hall mark and we love to work with people who are ready for major change. Whether as an individual or business, we can help you revision or life or organisation. Show less

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  Business Events Sydney (BESydney)

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

  Head of Industry, Health
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  University of Sydney

  Jul 2020 - now

  Chief Operating Officer, Brain and Mind Centre