Founded in 2005, Gallipoli Medical Research (GMR) is a leading independent medical research institute located in Greenslopes, Brisbane, Queensland. GMR strives to enrich and restore lives through pioneering medical research that transcends the laboratory to deliver meaningful and tangible real-world solutions. In 2006, GMR launched its clinical trials program at one of Australia's largest private hospitals, with the focus on advancing healthcare through innovative treatments and emerging therapies, with a particular focus on oncology, liver, and respiratory diseases. Dr Suzanne Elliott is the Associate Director of Clinical Trials at GMR. Here, Dr Elliott discusses her transition from laboratory-based research into the clinical trial industry and shares her insight, advice, and pioneering contributions to industry, government, and the clinical trial research landscape across her diverse 30-year career.