WA Spotlight on Clinical Trials

About the event

Western Australia is building serious momentum as a destination for clinical trials, with growing trial capacity, new models like teletrials expanding access to regional communities, and global companies increasingly looking to WA for their next breakthrough. But what will it take to keep that growth going — and ensure more Western Australians, both innovators and patients, benefit?

At this Spotlight event, we’ll hear from Jayden Rogers (CEO, Linear Clinical Research), Dr Clair Lee (Clinical Research Manager, Orthocell Ltd), and Nadine Herren (Clinical Trial Manager and Acting Project Lead, WA Regional Clinical Trial Coordinating Centre) as they share their insights from across the sector. We’ll explore how WA has built its reputation as a global clinical trials destination, how local companies can tap into this opportunity, and why strengthening our clinical trial ecosystem is critical for the future of research, healthcare, and economic growth in WA.

Our monthly event series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us for networking and conversation over light refreshments afterwards. Join us for the discussion, followed by networking and refreshments.

Jayden Rogers – CEO, Linear Clinical Research

Jayden Rogers is a CEO of Linear Clinical Research, a world-class innovative clinical trial organisation based in Perth, WA. Since its formation in 2010, Linear has completed over 500 trials for international biopharma companies across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

Jayden was appointed CEO of Linear shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic and was instrumental in leading Linear’s widely applauded response, including successfully securing leading COVID-19 vaccine and trial opportunities, making Linear one of the most active sites globally for COVID-19 research.

Prior to joining Linear, Jayden was the commercial manager for OBJ Limited, an Australian-listed biotechnology company that successfully licensed its transdermal drug delivery platform with global giant Procter & Gamble. Jayden was a co-founder of medical device company, Halo Medical Devices, and has operated a range of private healthcare practices in Australia and the UK.

Dr Clair Lee – Clinical Research Manager, Orthocell Ltd

Dr Clair Lee has over 17 years’ experience in pharmaceutical and medical device clinical trials and is a specialist in translation of basic scientific research into clinical trial and regulatory application strategies. She is Clinical Research Manager at Orthocell Ltd, an Australian regenerative medicine company dedicated to providing innovative treatments for people suffering from tendon, cartilage and soft tissue injuries. Based in Perth, WA, the company has successfully developed, manufactured and commenced commercialisation of a number of cell therapies.

Previous to her current role, Clair has worked as Program Manager of the AREST CF research group at The Kids Institute.

Nadine Herren – Clinical Trial Manager and A/Project Lead, WA Regional Clinical Trial Coordinating Centre

Nadine is a Clinical Trial Manager and current Acting Project Lead for the WA Regional Clinical Trial Coordinating Centre within the WA Country Health Service. She is dedicated to enhancing access clinical trial therapies for patients living in rural, regional, and remote areas through implementation of Teletrials in Western Australia. This national program addresses the geographical disparities through the development of comprehensive digital strategies and workforce models to deliver excellence in care closer to home for country patients.

Nadine played a pivotal role in the and national harmonisation of the Teletrial Supervision Plan and continues to actively contribute to both national and state clinical trial initiatives. Her experience and expertise in clinical trial coordination and management encompasses complex multicentre, international trials, as well as leading national real-world studies. Nadine is dedicated to advancing the clinical trial ecosystem, driving meaningful improvements in medical innovation and improving equity of access and health outcomes for patients.

If you have any questions, contact Rebekah Hinton at rebekah.hinton@mtpconnect.org.au