Queensland Clinical Trials Network Inc. (QCTN) was established in 2005 and is an independent, notfor- profit industry organisation, based in Australia. QCTN itself does not undertake preclinical or clinical research; however, QCTN member organisations provide the research services. As a peak industry representative organisation, QCTN is an ‘umbrella organisation’ representing more than 100 national and international businesses which have a presence in Queensland – and represent almost every facet in the therapeutic product development pipeline. These organisations are life sciences service providers and related entities serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, complementary medicines and medical devices industries. With over 100 members, QCTN is a primary point of contact for international organisations seeking to undertake preclinical and clinical drug development in Australia. QCTN helps identify and connect overseas organisations with appropriate Australian research institutes, biotechnology and medical device companies and life sciences third party service providers.