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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 **** Asia-Pacific Competitive Strategy Leadership Award and being named a Great Place to Work in Australia in **** and ****. 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 the continued growth of Southern Star Research, we have an exciting new leadership position within the project management team. Working as an
Associate Director Projects
you will combine extensive project leadership, client-oriented approach, and a passion for developing others to excel in this role. Our office is located in Gordon, on Sydney's North Shore. This role offers flexibility to be office-based, hybrid, or remote anywhere in Australia. Reporting to the Head of Projects, you'll be responsible for:
Leading, training and mentoring a team of Senior/Project Managers; identifying development needs across the team to support career development and enable high-performance
Working as project lead on studies with higher complexity, proactively mitigating risk, solving complex problems and providing excellence in service to our clients
Providing oversight support to Senior/Project Managers on their allocated studies, assisting in strategic planning and acting as escalation pathway for clients
Leadership of strategic initiatives that support the growth of the team, identifying opportunities to optimise processes and continuously improve ways of working and client delivery
Qualifications
Appropriate tertiary qualifications in medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare disciplines
A minimum of 8 years' project management experience, ideally within a CRO environment
Demonstrable knowledge and experience working in early phase clinical trials
Previous experience in a team leadership or oversight role
High emotional intelligence, with the ability to lead with empathy, listen to others and steer the team toward achieving client outcomes
Advanced capabilities in strategic thinking, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risk
Excellent knowledge of managing project finance, with the ability to develop that skill set in others
A commercial mindset, committed to driving team outcomes aligned to business strategy
A collaborative approach, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to realise better results
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
Ongoing opportunities for learning and development
STAR day – an extra day leave day 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.
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