Senior/Project Manager

Southern Star Research is a leading Australian, privately owned CRO headquartered in Sydney. We specialise in providing clinical research services to a range of clients across the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology markets in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.

We recognise that attracting and retaining excellent staff is the key to developing a high quality CRO and providing our Customers with the best service possible. We greatly value the contributions our staff make to our clients' projects and to the Company. Southern Star Research's culture is focused on fostering and maintaining a positive, professional and productive work environment.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we're looking for a talented full-time Senior/Project Manager to join our team in Australia.

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

About the role

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

• Proactively managing all aspects of the trial process including trial timelines, budgets, resources and vendor relationships;
• Acting as the central point of contact for all client trial enquiries;
• Preparing and managing project plans as well as implementing quality standards and risk mitigation strategies as required;
• Managing a cross-functional project team through all phases of the clinical trial;
• Leading sponsor study start-up process, including kick off meetings, site selection as well as other various agreements and budgets;
• Ensuring effective project plans are in place and operational for each trial within trial appropriate SOPs and ICH/GCP guidelines;
• Development and review of documents to ensure alignment with standard operation procedures and local regulations;
• Lead assigned team/s in the delivery of contracted project services; and
• Train and mentor project team members and other staff as needed.

Does this sound like you?

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

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in clinical research in a pharmaceutical company, CRO or other research setting;
• 2+ years of experience as an independent Project Manager;
• HV, Oncology and/or Radio-Oncology experience is preferred;
• International Project Management Experience across APAC and US is preferred;
• A solid understanding and knowledge of appropriate therapeutic indications as they relate to the conduct of clinical trials;
• A sound knowledge and understanding of ICH-GCP;
• Exposure to a broad range of trials across multiple therapeutic areas;
• Ability to work independently; and
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in the medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare disciplines (MSc or PhD is highly desirable).

Why Southern Star Research?

Southern Star Research is a growing business within the Asia Pacific region and this is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to be involved in all aspects of clinical trials across a range of different therapeutic areas and progress their skills in project management. Southern Star Research are also proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work in Australia

We offer:

• An attractive remuneration and benefits package;
• Genuine work-life balance (we appreciate you have hobbies, family and a personal life outside work);
• We value flexibility, and we welcome a discussion on what might work for you to meet your work/life commitments and support your wellbeing;
• Career stability and security;
• 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 and more

We'd love to connect with you

Don't have the all the requirements of this role, but still interested? Please still apply

Inclusivity, Diversity and Equality

Our commitment is to create a safe and inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of our employees with their diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.