Start-Up Associate

Start-Up Associate

About Us

Linear Clinical Research is an internationally recognised, not-for-profit organisation delivering innovative clinical trials that advance medical research and provide cancer patients with access to new and groundbreaking therapies.

Our Start-Up team is where each trial begins. Working across study set-up, ethics submissions, protocol review, vendor coordination and study documentation, the team ensures every trial has the foundations it needs for successful delivery.

We’re looking for a Start-Up Associate to join our team and help shape clinical trials from the very beginning. Want to play a part in bringing life-changing clinical trials to life? This could be the opportunity for you.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, with Nedlands as your primary location and the flexibility to work from our Joondalup site and from home.

Your Role in Our Future
As a Start-Up Associate, you’ll support the transition of successful business development opportunities into clinical research projects, ensuring studies are appropriately planned, ethically compliant and ready to be handed over to the relevant project team. You’ll work closely with Sponsors, CROs, vendors and internal teams throughout the study start-up process.

Some of your duties will include;

• Supporting all aspects of clinical trial start-up, including reviewing protocols and study documentation.
  
• Preparing and monitoring ethics applications, submissions, Participant Informed Consent Forms and protocol amendments.
  
• Coordinating and maintaining essential study documentation to support study initiation.
  
• Liaising with Sponsors, CROs, vendors and internal stakeholders, including coordinating third-party vendor requirements.
• Monitoring study start-up timelines and supporting the successful handover of studies to clinical project teams.

Your Experience
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy clinical research environment. Along with this we are looking for the following;

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Advanced organisational skills with proven ability to work across multiple projects and towards multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment and adapt effectively to change.
• High level attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Tertiary qualification in a related field (Science, Health or Project Management) desirable. 

Our Culture and Benefits
We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We value our people and offer a generous range of benefits to support you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. These include:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits reducing your taxable income by up to $18,550. meaning you receive more in your pay!
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to discounted gym membership and health insurance. 
• Social & wellbeing events. 
• Training and development opportunities. 
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. 

How to Apply
If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to submit your application and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) which should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “Your Experience” section above.

Closing Date; 15th November 2026. Please note, Linear reserves the right to hire prior to the closing date. 

Linear encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.