Australian-owned, scientist-led, and quietly ambitious.
A growing, full-service Australian CRO where partnership and scientific
excellence lead everything.
The substance behind the story
Avion CRO was founded and is led by Dr Sam Vohra, whose scientific pedigree runs deep: a PhD in molecular biochemistry and postdoctoral research at the Royal Marsden Hospital, London. The company’s beginnings trace to Avi.Suite, and the conviction that technology and science belong in the same team.
Avion CRO was built by scientists who believed sponsors deserved better than being project-managed at arm’s length. Today that shows in how we work: direct access to senior people, one team across your whole study, and no handoffs.
HOW WE WORK
The team who pitches is the team who delivers.
Our senior leadership are all experienced scientists who challenge and improve the plan rather than simply executing it, and the team that scopes your study stays on it.
Forward-thinking, AI-enabled
We adopt validated AI across our platforms and processes, because it makes studies more efficient and lowers costs. It is part of who we are, not a bolt-on.
Full-service clinical development from one partner.
Big enough to deliver, close enough to care.
Full-Service In-House
The end-to-end service offer and the in-house delivery model behind it.
Imaging Core Lab
Services, central reading and why in-house integration matters.
Avi.Suite
Avion CRO’s own technology platform, and the transparency it gives sponsors.
Biostatistics
Senior statisticians involved from protocol design, not just at analysis.
Leadership
Dr Sam Vohra
Founder & CEO
Dr Jerome Barley
Commercial Director
Meredith Manuel
Head of Business Development, USA
Dr Steven Harvey
Head of Imaging Core Lab
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In their words
What sponsors and study teams say about working with Avion CRO.
“Avion CRO has been an outstanding partner across several fast-moving, high-priority clinical programs, combining deep regulatory expertise with strong operational execution and flexibility. Their ability to navigate complex CTN and HREC requirements, manage tight timelines and maintain high standards for safety and audit readiness has been particularly valuable.
Their strong site relationships, proactive issue management and specialist imaging capabilities, including scanner qualification, QC and dosimetry, have consistently supported efficient trial delivery. Avion CRO has become a true extension of our team, providing the expertise, responsiveness and Australian clinical trial knowledge needed to execute complex radiopharmaceutical studies effectively.”
GLOBAL RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL SPONSOR
“Avion CRO provided strong end-to-end support for our multicentre radiopharmaceutical and imaging-enabled clinical study, demonstrating particular expertise in clinical operations, imaging, regulatory start-up and site management. Their efficient Australian start-up, full-service imaging capabilities and responsive project management enabled the study to progress smoothly, with strong data quality, safety oversight and site collaboration.
Avion CRO’s combination of radiopharmaceutical expertise and in-house imaging capability makes them a highly capable partner for complex clinical studies, and we would be pleased to work with them again. Their knowledge of the Australian clinical trial environment provides a clear advantage for sponsors looking to efficiently initiate and execute early-phase studies in Australia.”
GLOBAL RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL SPONSOR
Do the best work of your career here
Trials that matter, senior team beside you, and a company small enough to know your name.
Why Avion CRO
Work on meaningful trials, including some of the most scientifically demanding studies run in Australia, alongside senior scientists who are hands-on rather than hierarchical.
Culture, from the inside
Partnership and scientific excellence are how the team treats each other, not just clients. Expect direct access, real responsibility and no layers.
Live roles
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No current opening?
Send an expression of interest. We’re always open to meeting good people who are curious, lifelong learners.
How hiring works
Apply with an up-to-date CV. If you’re shortlisted, we’ll invite you to an initial interview with our senior leaders. Reference checks are completed for any candidate we make an offer to.