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Senior/Statistical Programmer

About The Job
Southern Star Research is a leading, privately owned Australian Contract Research Organisation (CRO) headquartered in Sydney. We specialise in delivering high-quality clinical research services to clients across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology sectors throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region.

We understand that attracting and retaining exceptional talent is fundamental to building a world-class CRO and providing our clients with exceptional service. We deeply value the contributions our team members make to both our clients’ projects and the success of our company.

At Southern Star Research, our culture is centred on fostering a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment. We are committed to supporting our staff and creating opportunities for growth, development, and meaningful impact.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we’re looking for a talented Senior/Statistical Programmer to join our team in Australia.

If you’re interested in joining an innovative, exciting, Australian owned CRO, we’d love to talk to you.

About The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Statistical Programming, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Review of the statistical analysis plans and mock outputs;
  • SAS programming of randomization schedules, derived datasets and study outputs;
  • Validation of SAS programs;
  • SDTM & ADaM programming;
  • Review of study database designs and data management documentation;
  • Provide SAS programming support to Data Management including data reconciliations, complex consistency checks and raw data listings;
  • Contribute to the development of new SOP’s and the review of SOP’s; and
  • Perform additional duties as required.

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

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in statistical programming, preferably in the CRO environment;
  • Familiarity with CDISC and industry-related standards and guidelines;
  • A sound knowledge and understanding of regulations governing clinical research, ICH/GCP Guidelines and applicable regulations;
  • Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment with competing projects and deadlines;
  • Exceptional communication skills as well as strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate with clarity;
  • Demonstrated business ethics and integrity;
  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications in the medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare disciplines.

Why Southern Star Research?

Southern Star Research is a growing business within the Asia Pacific region and this is an ideal opportunity to join a passionate team that’s committed to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Southern Star Research are also proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work in Australia!

We Offer

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Flexible work environment, with hybrid and fully remote options
  • Ongoing opportunities for learning and development
  • Office located in Gordon – under cover parking provided and close to public transport;
  • STAR day – one extra day off per year for you to recharge.

Inclusivity, 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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Specialist experience

Each member of our Leadership Team boasts an average of 30 years experience. Our clients have access to an extraordinary group of Clinical Research professionals, whose experience covers Multinational Pharmaceutical companies, Biotechnology, Medical Device, CRO’s, research institutes, Universities, Industry Associations & Government Bodies. Together, we ensure that every aspect of your unique and novel drug study  clinical trial is handled with scientific precision, care, and foresight.

Our team has all of the tools, knowledge and experience to solve almost any issue that may arise during the complex clinical trial process.

We recognize that each study is unique and different and there are nuances that need to be resolved proactively.

Our advisory board of top-tier specialists in multiple therapeutic areas engage in the early stages from protocol design in constructive discussions to anticipate challenges and enhance study efficiency throughout the study.