Southern Star Research Earns Great Place to Work® Certification for the Third Consecutive Year
Sydney, Australia – 10 June 2026 – Southern Star Research is proud to announce it has been officially Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this prestigious recognition.
Great Place To Work® Certification is based entirely on employee feedback and is recognised globally as the benchmark for workplace culture and employee experience. The certification reflects Southern Star Research’s ongoing commitment to creating an environment where employees feel trusted, supported and empowered to do meaningful work that advances clinical research and improves patient outcomes.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work®.
“Certification is the sole official recognition based entirely on real-time employee feedback regarding company culture. By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Southern Star Research stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
Lloyd Prescott, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Star Research, said the recognition reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to its people and culture.
“Being recognised as a Great Place To Work for the third year in a row is something we are incredibly proud of,” said Prescott.
“Our people are the foundation of everything we do. As we’ve continued to grow across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, we’ve remained committed to creating a workplace built on trust, collaboration, quality and commitment. This certification reflects the culture our team has helped create and the passion they bring every day to supporting our clients and advancing clinical research.”
Southern Star Research has experienced significant growth over the past year, expanding its capabilities and regional footprint while continuing to attract and retain talented professionals across clinical operations, medical writing, biostatistics, data management, pharmacovigilance, quality assurance and project management.
According to Juliet Addis, Head of People & Culture, maintaining a strong and connected culture remains a key priority as the organisation continues to grow.
“At Southern Star Research, we believe that exceptional client outcomes begin with exceptional employee experiences,” said Addis.
“We have intentionally built a culture where people feel valued, trusted and empowered to contribute. Our flexible working environment, investment in professional development, recognition programs and focus on wellbeing help our employees thrive both professionally and personally. As we continue to expand across the region, preserving and strengthening our culture remains one of our highest priorities.”
The certification adds to a growing list of accolades for Southern Star Research, including recognition as APAC CRO of the Year 2025, winner of the 2025 NSW Export Awards – International Health Category, and multiple awards recognising excellence in workplace culture and business growth.
According to Great Place To Work® research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified workplace. Employees at Certified organisations are also significantly more likely to look forward to coming to work, feel fairly treated and have opportunities for professional growth.
About Southern Star Research
Southern Star Research is an Australian-headquartered, full-service Contract Research Organisation (CRO) providing clinical trial services across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region.
For more than 14 years, Southern Star Research has partnered with biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies to navigate the complexities of bringing new medical products to market. The company specialises in early-phase clinical development and provides expert services across medical writing, clinical operations, project management, biostatistics, data management, safety and medical monitoring, and quality assurance.
Driven by its purpose of creating brighter futures, one study at a time, Southern Star Research combines scientific expertise, operational excellence and proactive partnership to help clients accelerate clinical development and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.
About Great Place To Work® Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive employer-of-choice recognition that organisations aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience and how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace.
Each year, more than 10,000 companies across more than 60 countries apply to become Great Place To Work-Certified™.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings more than 30 years of research and data to help every workplace become a great place to work for all. Through its proprietary platform and For All™ Model, Great Place To Work® helps organisations evaluate the experiences of every employee and identify outstanding workplace cultures.