About Us

Growth creates opportunity — and we're growing! As part of the continued expansion of our Early Phase Unit (EPU), we're seeking an experienced Project Lead to lead the delivery of creative Phase I clinical trials, inspire a multidisciplinary team, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading clinical trial organisations.

If you're passionate about clinical research, leadership and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role in Our Future

As Project Lead, you'll provide leadership and oversight across a portfolio of clinical trials, ensuring studies are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with sponsor, regulatory and business requirements. You'll lead a multidisciplinary project team of Clinical Trial Coordinators & Administrators to drive performance across quality, timelines and budgets, and act as a key link between sponsors, investigators and operational teams.

This is a highly visible role where you'll play a critical part in supporting study delivery, driving continuous improvement and contributing to the ongoing growth of our Early Phase Unit.

This will be a full‑time position based at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Nedlands.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of clinical trials from start‑up through to close‑out.
- Manage and mentor a team of clinical trial professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance.
- Oversee study timelines, quality metrics, budgets and compliance requirements.
- Build strong relationships with sponsors, investigators, vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Drive recruitment and screening performance to support study milestones.
- Monitor project financials and proactively identify and manage risks.
- Support operational improvements and lead change initiatives within the team.

Your Experience





The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience from either clinical research, health, academic, sponsor or CRO settings and have a passion for operational excellence and collaboration. Along with this your application must also demonstrate;

- A tertiary qualification in Science, Health Science or a related field.
- Strong end‑to‑end project management/coordination experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and supporting high‑performing teams.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial regulations and ICH‑GCP.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and competing priorities.

Why Join Linear?

At Linear, you'll be part of one of Australia's leading clinical trial organisations, working alongside experts who are passionate about improving the future of healthcare. This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, influence how our growing Early Phase Unit operates, and help build capability within a team that is expanding to meet increasing demand.

Culture and Benefits

- Not‑for‑Profit salary packaging benefits reducing your taxable income and earning you more pay!
- 5 weeks annual leave per annum
- Access to discounted health insurance & gym membership
- Social events
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Closing Date

7th August 2026. Linear reserves the right to hire prior to the closing date.

EEO Statement

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.

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📌 Clinical Trial Project Lead (Perth)
🏢 Linear Clinical Research
📍 Perth