The Regulatory Start-Up Associate II (RSA), are responsible for the planning, preparation, and review of country- and site-level ethics and regulatory authority submissions during the start-up phase of clinical trials, and, where applicable, throughout maintenance and close-out. They ensure that all submissions comply with ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements to support timely trial approvals.
The RSA II has an action-oriented mindset to proactively address challenges and advance start-up activities. The ability to balance stakeholders is essential, considering ethical, cultural, and organizational needs.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Regulatory Start Up Manager (RSM) and/or Project Manager (PM) and/or sites for country and site level start up activities on allocated projects.
- Provide expertise and guidance to RSM/PM on country and local regulations and practices, keeping abreast of developments and changes in regulations, guidelines and practices surrounding clinical trial approvals in relevant countries.
- Work within the scope of the Regulatory Start Up plan or other applicable project plan, relevant SOPs, and ICH-GCP.
- Provide country and site level information on submission deadlines and timeline metrics for local Regulatory Authority, Ethics Committees, Investigational Review Boards and other local bodies as appropriate.
- Works within forecasted submission/approval timelines and ensures they are complied with, updating appropriate systems accurately and in a timely manner, including planned and actual dates of submissions/approvals.
- May serve as a point of contact with investigative sites for Regulatory Authority, Ethics Committees/Review Boards and other local authority related activities.
- Prepare and submits Central EC/IRB applications, local EC/Governance applications, Regulatory Authority applications, and other local regulatory authorities or site submissions as required.
- Ensure submission packages are accurate and complete per local requirements.
Review and follow-up on comments/questions raised by reviewing bodies and advise/contribute to response. Submit response with Client approval within timeframe.
- RSA II
- At least 1 year Regulatory Start Up experience in clinical industry or equivalent experience in other roles in the Clinical industry.
- Graduate in a clinical, pharmacy or life sciences related field.
- Competent and productive and can perform a wide range of responsibilities within the Regulatory Start-Up function.
- Works independently with general supervision.
- Responsible for quality start-up deliverables at the country and site level; follows project requirements and applicable country rules, with minimal oversight from the RSM or PM.
- Provide mentorship to junior staff.
Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).
At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.
Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.
With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.
At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences.
At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.
- Strategic vs transactional mindset.
- Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.
- Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.
- Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of Regulatory Start-Up experience in the clinical industry, or equivalent experience in another clinical industry role
- Graduate degree in a clinical, pharmacy, or life sciences-related field
- Ability to perform a broad range of Regulatory Start-Up responsibilities competently and productively
- Ability to work independently with general supervision
- Ability to deliver quality country- and site-level start-up work with minimal oversight
- Knowledge of applicable country regulations, ICH-GCP, SOPs, and clinical trial submission processes
What We Do
Novotech is a leading Asia-Pacific biotech specialist CRO and consists of two operating brands, "Novotech" and "PPC". Novotech is a full-service clinical CRO with labs, phase I facilities, and drug development consulting services.
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