• As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Systems Senior Manager is responsible for owning the roadmap and optimization of our financial systems by improving cross-system integration and streamlining reporting. • This role ensures the infrastructure provides a scalable, high-performance foundation to support our long-term growth and potential move to a more unified ERP platform. • This role will direct the cross-functional coordination of finance, procurement, contracts, and HCM modules to ensure seamless data flow between talent management, purchasing, and core financials. • This role will support the successful selection, implementation, and execution of a more unified system architecture for Common App, including enhancements, fixes, and process improvements. • This position provides strategic leadership and manages the intake, prioritization, and resource allocation related to enhancements and system projects. • This position partners with leaders and others to provide consultation and to proactively identify opportunities to better leverage existing systems and technologies, explore new technologies and systems, and develop innovative solutions to problems to help improve quality, timeliness, efficiency, and cost. • The role will be responsible for developing and executing long-term strategies for unified systems to support organizational goals. This includes evaluating new technologies, improving system capabilities, and ensuring that systems evolve in line with the company’s strategic vision.

• Lead deep dives on revenue and unit economics to identify growth opportunities, risks, and experiments that improve accuracy and business outcomes. • Track the KPIs that matter, diagnose what’s driving them, and deliver clear recommendations to leaders. • Own the monthly business reviews and QBR materials for the BUs you support, including the recommendations that turn each result into a decision. • Write memos, build dashboards, and model scenarios that inform board and executive decisions. • Build the financial analysis and forecasting models behind partnership, acquisition, and growth decisions. • Partner with stakeholders in Marketing and Sales functions on performance analysis.

Role Description The Head of Biometrics is a strategic leadership role responsible for 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. - 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, e.g., 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. Qualifications - 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). Benefits - 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.

• Oversee the implementation and management of AI automation for finance processes • Analyze financial data and automate reporting • Collaborate with finance team on budgeting and forecasting • Ensure compliance with financial regulations