Proposals and Contracts 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 Proposals and Contracts Manager to join our growing team. As a Proposal and Contracts Manager at Southern Star, you’ll work in an exciting and fast-paced environment, ensuring that client requests are appropriately addressed throughout the proposal process.

The position is a full-time remote position, with flexibility to be based in Malaysia or India.

Reporting to the Head of Proposals and Contracts, you’ll be responsible for:

• Preparation of new project proposals and contractual documents, including Master Service Agreements and Work Orders.
• Working collaboratively with the business development team, strategy team, heads of department and operational teams to ensure that client requests are appropriately addressed within the proposal
• Liaising with the finance team to oversee timely invoicing and accurate project finance tracking
• Supporting the Head of Projects and Project Managers to ensure compliance with contract procedures
• Attendance at bid defence meetings as needed
• Accurate tracking of change orders within the CRM
• Leadership of change in scope meetings, actioning follow-up items as required

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

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in the medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare disciplines.
• A minimum of 3-5 years' proposals experience within a CRO environment
• Proven track record in the development and management of budgets
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with competing projects and deadlines, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated business ethics and integrity;

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
• 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.