This accolade underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to advancing gender representation and leadership within its global workforce.
A Commitment to Gender Equity
Women comprise 74% of Novotech’s global workforce, significantly surpassing industry benchmarks. Furthermore, 40% of the company’s senior leadership roles are held by women, with approximately 65% of leaders at the Associate Director level and above being female. These figures highlight Novotech’s dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Initiatives Promoting Diversity
Novotech’s approach to diversity is multifaceted, encompassing inclusive hiring practices, unconscious bias training, pay equity initiatives, and robust employee resource groups. The company utilizes a Gender Pay Gap Calculator for all offers to promote pay equity and regularly hosts live gender pay gap updates to maintain transparency and accountability. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and support networks play a vital role in fostering an inclusive environment. Novotech is a member of the Proud Science Alliance (PSA) Asia-Pacific Chapter, which advances LGBTQI+ inclusion in the healthcare and life sciences sector. The company has also launched the Novotech Pride ANZ Group, with plans for global expansion, further strengthening its support for diversity.
Leadership Development and Global Engagement
Novotech’s First Line Leader training program, which includes a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), is being expanded to all employees globally. This ensures consistent and fair leadership practices across all locations and teams. Additionally, Novotech’s senior leaders are geographically dispersed across Australia, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the U.S., enhancing accessibility and engagement with employees worldwide.
Recognition and Future Commitment
This award affirms Novotech’s belief that diverse leadership is not only essential to equity but also a driving force behind innovation, excellence, and real impact in clinical research. The company’s ongoing accreditation as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) since 2020 highlights its sustained efforts in this area.
Source: Novotech Honored with Triple Win in 2025 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards, Novotech CRO, May 2025
