The Regulatory Start Up Associate II is primarily responsible for planning, preparation, review of country and site level ethics and regulatory authority applications and submissions during project start-up, in compliance with ICH-GCP and local regulatory requirements, to ensure timely clinical trial approval.
This role will be based in Australia and we offer hybrid working arrangements (2 days in the office).
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Regulatory Start-Up Manager (RSM) and/or Project Manager (PM) during start-up on allocated projects.
- Provide expertise and guidance to RSM and/or 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.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduate in a clinical, pharmacy or life sciences related field.
- At least 1 year of related experience in either a CRO, pharmaceutical or clinical/hospital environment in Australia.
- Confident English written and verbal communication style.
- Ability to work across multiple IT applications and databases.
Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.
We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to contacting you regarding your application.
About UsNovotech 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.
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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.
