Regulatory Start Up Associate I/II - NZ

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Ongoing development programs

Job summary

Novotech NZ is seeking a Regulatory Start-Up Associate to plan, prepare and review ethics and regulatory submissions for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and local requirements. You will balance ethical, cultural, and organizational needs while coordinating across stakeholders.

The role focuses on drafting master and country ICFs, country forms, and site submission documents, supporting continuous improvement of start-up processes and SOPs within a dynamic biotech environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year Regulatory Start Up experience in local clinical industry.
• Graduate in a clinical, pharmacy or life sciences related field.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop master and country ICFs, study forms and other documents for EC/IRB, local EC/Governance, Regulatory Authority submissions.
• Support start-up initiatives, contribute to developing and maintaining start-up processes, tools and SOPs; identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.

Skills

Regulatory Start Up experience

Planning & coordination

Education

Bachelor's in life sciences/pharmacy/clinical

Job description

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The Regulatory Start-Up Associate (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 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. Strong planning and alignment skills ensure activities are structured and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for development of master and country ICFs, study specific forms and other documents required for Central EC/IRB applications, local EC/Governance applications, Regulatory Authority applications, and other local regulatory authorities or site submissions as required.
• Participate in company start-up initiatives, contributing to development and maintenance of Regulatory Start Up processes, tools and SOPs. Identify areas of inefficiency in process and make recommendations for improvements.

Experience required:

• At least 1 years Regulatory Start Up experiences in local the clinical industry.
• Graduate in a clinical, pharmacy or life sciences related field.

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 Us

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.

About the Team

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4493
• Locations Level 6, 2-6 Crowhurst Street, Newmarket, 1023, NZ