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About WriteSource Medical

Scientific clarity. Ethical practice. Strategic partnership.

Welcome to WriteSource Medical Pty Ltd, a boutique Australian-based medical writing, biostatistics, and clinical data management consultancy with a global client base.

Since 2009, we’ve supported pharmaceutical companies, medtech innovators, and academic research teams with expert, ethical, and fit-for-purpose communications – always grounded in scientific integrity and delivered with clarity.

Our purpose is simple, but powerful:

To translate complex science into actionable insight – and move healthcare innovation forward.

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Built on ethics. Trusted for expertise.

We’re not just here to write documents or crunch data. We’re here to help you make critical decisions, meet regulatory expectations, and communicate science with credibility.

What sets us apart from other CROs?

  • 100% compliance with global industry standards
  • No ghostwriting – ever
  • A values-led team that integrates into your workflow
  • Relationships built on transparency, trust, and professionalism

We strictly adhere to:

  • Medicines Australia’s Code of Conduct
  • Statistical Society of Australia Inc. (SSA) Code of Conduct
  • Good Publication Practice (GPP)
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines – among other globally recognised standards.

Every member of our team is aligned on one non-negotiable truth: Quality and ethics are inseparable.

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Why choose an Australian CRO?

Working with an Australian-based consultancy like WriteSource Medical gives you:

Australia’s multicultural population makes it an ideal location for generating data that reflects real-world patient diversity – improving generalisability of study findings and long-term relevance of your research

From leading hospital sites to high-calibre investigators, Australia is home to globally respected clinical trial ecosystems and research institutions.

Eligible companies may qualify for the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Incentive – including a 43.5% refundable tax offset for qualifying R&D activity.

This makes Australia a cost-effective, high-quality option for outsourced clinical research and regulatory writing.

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Meet our leadership team

We’re scientists who speak human. We combine deep expertise with a warm, collaborative approach that puts your needs – and your timelines – first.

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Dr Belinda Butcher

Founder & Director
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Sophie Gibb

Head of Medical Writing
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Jo Leadbetter

Head of Biostatistics
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Leanne Stootman

Clinical Data Sciences & Quality Manager
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Our ethical commitments

Ethics isn’t a feature of our work. It’s the foundation.

We uphold four core principles in every project:

Accuracy

Our work is grounded in current evidence, reviewed for precision, and delivered with scientific and editorial rigour

Ethical Conduct

We prioritise the participants behind the data and follow all relevant codes and international best practices

Transparency

We reject ghostwriting, support authorship transparency, and properly attribute all contributors

Client-centred Partnership

We tailor solutions to each client, working as an extension of your team - not a distant vendor

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A final word

At WriteSource Medical, we don’t just offer services. We solve problems. We protect scientific integrity. And we help move promising therapies from concept to clinic – faster, smarter, and more clearly.

If you’re looking for reliable, industry-leading assistance in medical writing, biostatistics, or clinical data management, reach out today. Our agile, ethical team is ready to support you – wherever you are in the research lifecycle.

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Dr Belinda Butcher

Founder & Director

Belinda established WriteSource Medical in 2009 and brings over two decades of experience across biostatistics, regulatory medical writing, and clinical development strategy. She holds advanced qualifications in pharmacology and statistics, and plays an active role in industry leadership:

  • Secretary, Australian Pharmaceutical Biostatistics Group (APBG)
  • Chair, Scientific Advisory Committee, Cancer Symptom Trials at IMPACCT (UTS)
  • Academic Faculty, University of Sydney, teaching clinical development at the postgraduate level

Belinda oversees all functional areas within the business, ensuring every project is delivered with scientific precision and strategic alignment.

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Sophie Gibb

Head of Medical Writing

Sophie joined WriteSource in 2011 and now leads our medical writing team. With over 20 years in therapeutic goods development and medical communications, she has worked across a wide range of therapy areas in both regulatory and publication contexts. Sophie ensures all outputs meet GPP, ICMJE, and Medicines Australia guidelines.

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Jo Leadbetter

Head of Biostatistics

Jo brings two decades of experience across Phases I to IV of clinical trials, having worked in both Australian and UK pharma environments. She specialises in trial design, statistical analysis, and clear communication of results, ensuring our clients receive high-impact statistical outputs — on time, and in language they can act on.

Leanne Stootman

Clinical Data Sciences & Quality Manager

Leanne joined WriteSource in 2021 and brings over 20 years of clinical research experience. She leads our data systems and quality frameworks, ensuring that every database, EDC platform, and clinical dataset meets internal QC, regulatory, and user experience standards. Her knowledge spans both hospital-based research and commercial clinical trials.