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
We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Developer to join our growing team. This role has flexibility to be office based, hybrid or fully remote.
Reporting to the Head of Data Management, you'll be responsible for:
* Ownership of all technical aspects of the eCRF and Clinical Database build activity;
* Development of Clinical Databases, including additional modules for medical coding of data, randomisation of participants and any other optional modules as required;
* Design and build unique CRF pages;
* Make updates the eCRF and database as identified during the UAT;
* Enabling the eCRF go-live;
* Locking the eCRF at the end of the study;
* Specification of consistency checks;
* Programming of consistency checks;
* Identification and resolution of database issues;
* Developing data transfer specifications;
* Developing and working to plans and procedures;
* Delivery of training to internal staff as well as sites and clients 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 years' experience as a database developer in a CRO or Pharmaceutical Company;
* A minimum of 5 years' data management experience;
* Certification in Zelta or Viedoc EDC;
* An ability to translate protocol requirements into a structured database;
* An understanding of different database user role requirements;
* A good working knowledge of ICH-GCP, GCDMP, CDISC and Biometrics related guidelines;
* A demonstrated ability to work well in a team, be adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn;
* Superior organisation and planning skills and the ability to deliver work according to study timelines and within the project budget;
* A high level of written and verbal communication skills; and
* An exceptional level of attention to detail
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.