Senior Data Assistant

CMAX Clinical Research Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CMAX Clinical Research Pty Ltd in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Data Assistant to join the Data Team and support delivery of clinical data to client specifications and timelines.

You will assist the Data Manager, provide day-to-day guidance to Data Assistants, and help ensure accuracy, quality and timely data entry, quality control and query resolution across multiple studies.

Qualifications

• Clinical trials or clinical research experience in regulated settings.
• Experience with data entry, source data review, QC and query resolution.
• Knowledge of ICH‑GCP and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and study-tracking documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address data issues.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience tracking study activities and reporting to management.
• Collaborative, supporting staff and stakeholders.
• Commitment to data integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Data Manager and guide Data Assistants.
• Ensure data entry, quality control and query resolution meet client expectations.
• Contribute to consistency and timeliness of data-related activities across studies.
• Interpret study requirements and escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborate across teams to support data delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Tertiary qualification in science/health

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Study tracking tools

EDC/eCRF systems

Job description

Operating for more than 30 years, CMAX is Australia’s longest running and most experienced clinical trial units conducting successful world-leading research for local and international clients, specialising in a range of early-phase trials and first-in-human studies.

We are proud to be a key contributor in the advancement of global medicines and technologies - from vaccines and pain control to early warning bio-devices and hormone replacement therapies, these are just a few of the many research areas for which CMAX has provided clinical trial services.

Employing more than 400 staff, CMAX is a 78-bed clinical trials unit, with a database of more than 70,000 clinical trial participants, and utilising state-of-the‑art facilities, we are primely positioned, opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and part of the Adelaide BioMed City precinct.

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Data Assistant to join our Data Team and support the delivery of clinical data in accordance with client specifications, agreed timelines, CMAX Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and relevant regulations and guidelines.

In this role, you will support the Data Manager and provide day-to day guidance to Data Assistants to help ensure study requirements for data entry, quality control and query resolution are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with client expectations. You will also contribute to the consistency, quality and timeliness of data‑related activities across multiple studies.

About you

You are a detail‑oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a regulated, data‑driven environment. You take pride in producing accurate, high‑quality work and are confident working to tight timelines across multiple competing priorities.

You bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to supporting both peers and stakeholders. You are also comfortable interpreting study requirements, following established processes and escalating issues when needed.

Essential skills and experience

Prior experience in clinical trials or clinical research, ideally gained in a clinical trial site, CRO, sponsor or similar regulated setting;

Demonstrated experience relevant to clinical data entry, source data review, quality control checking and/or query resolution;

Sound working knowledge of ICH‑GCP and an understanding of the importance of compliance with protocols, SOPs and regulatory requirements;

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence working with study tracking tools, spreadsheets and study‑related documentation;

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify, investigate, escalating and support resolution of complex data issues;

Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;

Proven ability to accurately track study or project activities, milestones and data deliverables and provide timely updates to management;

Sound interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and provide day‑to‑day support and guidance to less experienced staff;

Commitment to maintaining data integrity, participant confidentiality and data security.

Desirable skills and experience

Experience in early-phase or Phase I clinical research environments is highly regarded;

Experience reviewing Study Protocol sections, particularly in relation to data collection and reporting requirements;

Demonstrated experience developing clear guidance materials to support staff in study‑specific data entry and quality control activities, or equivalent experience in training, documentation, or process improvement within a regulated or data‑driven environment;

Demonstrated experience assisting with peer‑shadowing and on‑boarding of new staff as required;

Experience working with electronic data capture (EDC), eCRF, or other clinical trial database systems;

Tertiary qualifications in science, health or a related discipline.

Only candidates with approved rights to work full time without restrictionsin Australia will be shortlisted for this role.

Please note that we may be conducting interviews during the advertisement period and retain the right to withdraw the advert should we select a successful applicant prior to the closing date.

Applications close on Sunday 27 September 2026.