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 trial set-up, ethics, compliance and study infrastructure, the team ensures every study has the foundations it needs for successful delivery.

We’re looking for a Start-Up Associate to join our high-performing 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 full-time based in Nedlands, working 37.5 hours per week.

Your Role in Our Future
The Start-up Associate is responsible for the transition of successful business development bids into clinical research projects for all Cancer Trial project teams at Linear, through ensuring all successful bids satisfy ethical compliance in Australia. This role also ensures all trials are adequately planned in accordance with all standards and procedures, organised with all external vendors and successfully handed over to the project team.

Some of your duties will include;

- Conduct pre-start trial meetings to ensure projects are handed over successfully to project teams.

- Maintain strong and positive relationships with external stakeholders including Sponsors/Contract Research Organisations and Vendors.

- Manage trials for ethics compliance by ensuring protocol amendments and ongoing report requirements are met.

- Coordinate start-up document management, including collating all essential documents required to be included in the relevant investigator site files.

This role will be based at our offices in Nedlands and will be offered on a full-time basis with flexible working arrangements available after the probationary period.

Your Experience




To really succeed in this role your application must be able to demonstrate your previous experience working within the clinical trial industry or project mapping/start-up experience. 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 current 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; Friday 6th 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.

📌 Start-up Associate (Nedlands)
🏢 Linear Clinical Research
📍 Nedlands