About Us:

For more than 30 years, CMAX has been at the forefront of clinical research in Australia. As Australia’s longest-running clinical trial unit, we have delivered world-leading research for local and international sponsors across early and late-phase studies, including complex first-in-human trials.

Our work has contributed to advances across a broad range of therapeutic areas and healthcare technologies—from vaccines and pain management to early-warning biodevices and hormone replacement therapies.

With more than 400 employees, a 78-bed clinical trial facility and a participant database of over 70,000 people, CMAX offers the scale, expertise and infrastructure to deliver complex and meaningful clinical research. We are ideally located opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital within Adelaide’s internationally recognised BioMed City precinct.

About the role:

At CMAX, our fully in-house Marketing team delivers B2C, B2B and brand marketing, working closely with our Participant Engagement Team to drive excellence in participant recruitment through cutting-edge advertising, engagement and customer-focused strategies.

Reporting to the Marketing & Engagement Director, this role will play a key part in driving participant recruitment for clinical trials and strengthening CMAX’s brand awareness. While contributing to strategy and planning, you’ll be hands-on in building campaigns, creating engaging content, analysing performance data and implementing improvements to maximise results.

The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for:

- Assistance and support in the content creation, implementation and execution of the marketing objectives aimed to achieve attraction and recruitment of participants for all clinical studies;

- Creation of content to increase in brand awareness of CMAX to potential volunteers,



relevant sponsors/businesses and the wider community;

- Create and implement study specific marketing plans, advertising campaigns, programs and initiatives;

- Be responsible for following and maintaining study specific reporting across various marketing channels to map campaign progress and need for adjustments;

- Liaise with the internal stakeholders to monitor recruitment and lead progress;

- Maintain and manage the marketing schedule and campaign set-up for study specific advertising and promotions;

- Monitor campaign analytics and generate up-to-date marketing status information to be used;

- Responsible for regular content creation and timely distribution of marketing assets to our media partners;

- Follow the brand marketing calendar closely to ensure timely execution of images and content for CMAX brand;

- Brainstorm ideas with the team on regular participant engagement activities and targeted marketing projects;

- Develop, execute and manage CMAX social media content, including creating and publishing regular images, videos and articles, monitoring and responding to comments and messages and identifying and referring potential leads;

- Responsible for creation, distribution and reporting of email newsletters and SMS Campaigns to potential volunteers.

About you:

- An experienced marketing professional with 4–5+ years in hands-on marketing roles;

- Tertiary or vocational training and/or qualification in Marketing, or equivalent experience;





- Knowledgeability and proven experience with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Online Marketing Software – Canva, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, any other Social Media scheduling software;

- A high level of interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and presentation communication skills;

- Excellent prioritising, assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating skills;

- Ability to work independently as well as contribute successfully within a fast-paced team environment;

- Demonstrated competence in the personal attributes of initiative, creativity and action driven;

- A can-do attitude and a team player mentality is a must;

- A creative flair and love for marketing.

Why join CMAX?

- Be part of a leading Australian clinical research organisation making a real impact on healthcare;

- Join a collaborative team where your ideas and creativity are valued;

- Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression;

- Work alongside passionate professionals across marketing, clinical research and participant engagement;

- Be part of a growing organisation with exciting opportunities ahead.

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity, then please apply by:

- Attaching a CV which outlines your experience with a focus on the above criteria;

- MUST include a cover letter, outlining why you believe this role is for you.

Applications will close on Sunday 13 September 2026.

Only candidates with approved rights to work full time in 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.

📌 Marketing Coordinator (Adelaide)
🏢 CMAX Clinical Research
📍 Adelaide