Project Manager/Senior Project 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, 2025 and 2026. Our international team continues to deliver innovative clinical trial solutions across diverse therapeutic areas, ensuring the success of every study we manage.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Manager to join our growing team. At Southern Star, you’ll work in an exciting and fast-paced environment, managing predominantly phase I and II studies across a diverse range of therapeutic areas.

Our head office is in North Sydney, and this role has flexibility to be office based, hybrid or home based anywhere in Australia.

Reporting to the Associate Director 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.

To be successful in this role, we are 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, including experience managing phase I studies
• 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?

• Join a passionate team committed to our shared purpose to create brighter futures, one study at a time.
• Exciting growth phase, creating ongoing career development opportunities for our teams
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible work environment, with hybrid and fully remote options
• 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.

Company Overview

Southern Star Research is trusted CRO offering world-class, high quality full-service clinical trails across the Asia Pacific region.