A CLINICAL RESEARCH CAREER WORKING SPONSOR-SIDE, CRO-SIDE TO SITE-SIDE AT PARATUS CLINICAL
With
Megan Morrison,
Chief Executive Officer
Paratus Clinical
PEOPLE IN HEALTH CARE SEGMENT
Filmed in Melbourne | December 2025
In July 2025, Paratus Clinical, a Australian provider of dedicated clinical trial services, announced the appointment of Megan Morrison as its new Chief Executive Officer, at the same time as a significant milestone as the company celebrating over a decade of impact in the clinical research space. Paratus now operates a network of five purpose-built, research-only clinics along Australia’s eastern seaboard.
Megan Morrison as the Chief Executive Officer of Paratus Clinical, brings more than 24 years of experience in the clinical research industry. She has held senior leadership roles across sponsor organisations, CROs and clinical sites, giving her a uniquely comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities across the drug development ecosystem.
With a background in pharmacology and a Master of Business Administration, Megan combines scientific expertise with commercial and operational acumen. She is committed to advancing Australia’s role in global clinical research by expanding access to innovative studies, strengthening partnerships with sponsors, and ensuring that high-quality outcomes are delivered for both patients and partners.
In this interview with Australian Health Journal she talks about her career journey, current trends in the industry as well as recent projects. Megan also shares her career advice on being curious, in a frequently changing environment such as clinical research, for the benefit of sponsors getting new therapies to market.
Source: Adapted from Paratus Clinical media releases and website
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Health equity
For 30 years the Humpty Dumpty Foundation has worked to help bridge the gap that often exists between available resources and actual needs through the donation of paediatric medical equipment. Humpty, like many other charitable initiatives, began with a humble goal. Its Founder and Executive Chairman, Paul Francis OAM, together with Patron Ray Martin AM, set out to raise some money to paint the walls of the Children’s Ward at Royal North Shore Hospital.
To date more than 440 hospitals and health services have shared in over $85 million of essential and lifesaving medical equipment for sick and injured paediatric patients.
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Stronger patient involvement in new medicines
New strategic agreement between Medicines Industry and Government means stronger patient involvement in new medicines.
Medicines Australia has secured a 5-year Strategic Agreement with the Federal Government, centered on earlier patient involvement and influence in the availability of new medicines in Australia.
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Bridging the orthodontic knowledge gap
In recent years, the orthodontic sector has been growing rapidly due to success in B2C marketing and companies like Invisalign reaching the consumer, but there has also been a lack of knowledge sharing among general dental practitioners and specialists.
General dentists require mentorship and guidance from orthodontists to feel confident in providing orthodontic treatment to their patients, ultimately improving the quality of care in the community.
