B08b. Navigating New Zealand’s Evolving Clinical Trials Landscape
Tracks
Clinical Research
| Wednesday, June 4, 2025 |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Parkside 1 |
Chair & Speakers
Bronwyn Gale
Clinical Study Manager (Roche), General Board Member (NZACRes)
Roche/NZACRes
B08b. Navigating New Zealand’s Evolving Clinical Trials Landscape
Abstract
New Zealand is undergoing significant legislative and regulatory updates to ensure its clinical trials framework remains world-class and adaptable to industry advancements. The introduction of innovative therapies and MedTech devices has highlighted the need to modernize the existing Medicines Act (1981), prompting ongoing consultations and reforms.
As a prime location for clinical trials, New Zealand offers a highly skilled workforce, high participant retention rates, diverse populations, and high-quality data. Many clinical research professionals manage studies across both Australia and New Zealand, making it essential to understand the key differences in ethical, regulatory, and cultural requirements between the two countries.
In this presentation, the New Zealand Association of Clinical Research (NZACRes) will provide an overview of the clinical trials landscape in New Zealand, equipping Australian researchers with the knowledge, processes, and tools needed to conduct successful studies.
As a prime location for clinical trials, New Zealand offers a highly skilled workforce, high participant retention rates, diverse populations, and high-quality data. Many clinical research professionals manage studies across both Australia and New Zealand, making it essential to understand the key differences in ethical, regulatory, and cultural requirements between the two countries.
In this presentation, the New Zealand Association of Clinical Research (NZACRes) will provide an overview of the clinical trials landscape in New Zealand, equipping Australian researchers with the knowledge, processes, and tools needed to conduct successful studies.
Biography
Bronwyn is a General Board Member of the New Zealand Association of Clinical Research and a Clinical Study Manager at Roche Products New Zealand. With a background as a pharmacist in New Zealand and Ireland, Bronwyn returned to New Zealand to take on the role of Global Medical Information Lead at Roche Products. Currently, as a Clinical Study Manager at Roche, she oversees the initiation and ongoing management of local and regional clinical trials. Bronwyn has a special interest in promoting equity in clinical research, aiming to improve access for Māori and Pasifika patients, as well as for New Zealanders in rural, regional, and remote locations.
