Business Development Manager

About us

Southern Star Research is a full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to navigating the complexities of bringing new medical products to market. With a legacy of excellence that began 14 years ago in Sydney, we have grown from a small, passionate team into a global network of experts committed to delivering high-quality services in medical writing, clinical monitoring, project management, biostatistics, data management, safety and medical monitoring, and quality assurance.

Southern Star Research has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to the field, winning prestigious awards such as the Frost and Sullivan 2024 Asia-Pacific Competitive Strategy Leadership Award and being named as Great Place to Work in Australia in 2024 and 2025. Our international team continues to deliver innovative clinical trial solutions across diverse therapeutic areas, ensuring the success of every study we manage.

The role

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we're looking for a talented full-time Business Development Manager to join our team in Sydney, Australia focusing on the North America and European markets.

If you're interested in joining an innovative, exciting, Australian owned CRO, we'd love to talk to you.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing the end-to-end sales process, from initial engagement to project handover

• Establishing, developing and maintaining business relationships with key suppliers or third-party vendors

• Proactively identifying and developing prospective customers

• Developing clear, effective and impactful proposals and quotations with the support of the proposals team

• Coordinating the sales effort with various internal departments

• Proactively supplying management with a range of different reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services

• Attending conferences and seminars, virtually and in person.

To be successful in the role, we're looking for candidates with:

• 4-5 years of direct business development experience within the life sciences sector. This could be within a CRO, or other relevant fields

• Strong working knowledge of the Australian clinical research industry

• Proven network in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry, specifically companies working in early phase development

• Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines

• Well-developed communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport at C level

• High degree of computer literacy specifically experienced in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Web-Browser applications and capable of learning new systems; and

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in the medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare disciplines (highly desirable).

Why Southern Star?

• Competitive remuneration

• Flexible work environment, with hybrid and fully remote options

• Ongoing opportunities for learning and development

• Office located in Gordon – under cover parking provided and close to public transport;

• STAR day – one extra day off per year for you to recharge.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Southern Star Research, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate the diversity of our team and recognise the strength that comes from different perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences.

We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and providing equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or cultural background.