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
The Head of Biometrics is a strategic leadership role responsible focussed on building and scaling a high-performing, technology-enabled biometrics function encompassing Biostatistics, Statistical
Programming, Data Management, and Medical Writing.
This role is less about CRO or specific technical domain depth and more about transformational leadership, operational excellence, digital innovation with a focus on developing an AI roadmap, and
talent development. The successful candidate will build a modern, scalable biometrics department and service that drives quality, efficiency, and commercial competitiveness.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Build & Lead the Function: Lead a high‑performing biometrics function with a clear structure,
career development pathways and strong leadership capability within the
team. Develop a culture of accountability and excellence, with clear
performance metrics established for all roles within the department.
- Technology & Digital Enablement: Lead the optimisation of biometrics systems, eg.
automation, data visualisation and AI enabled workflows to improve
scalability, speed, and quality.
- Operational & Commercial Leadership: Develop scalable resourcing models, establish
delivery governance and quality oversight frameworks and support Business
Development in proposals and bid defence meetings.
- Client & Stakeholder Impact: Act as senior escalation pathway for clients and
contribute to enterprise‑wide strategy and cross‑functional alignment.
To be successful in the role, we’re looking for candidates with:
- A
strong track record leading technology‑enabled or data‑driven transformation.
- Experience
scaling departments within mid‑sized or high‑growth organisations.
- Senior
leadership experience (Director / VP / Head of Function) in human health,
pharma, or data‑intensive environments (desirable).
- Background
in CRO, biotech, consulting, health‑tech, or similar sectors
- Relevant
tertiary qualifications in medical, pharmaceutical, or healthcare
disciplines (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.
