As a Site Activation Lead at ICON, you will advance clinical trial start-up activities by understanding client objectives and assist in the development of the plan for country and site distribution.

What You Will Do:

You will manage day-to-day site start-up and activation activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead clinical trial start-up activities, understanding client objectives and assisting in the development of plans for country and site distribution.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of all aspects of site activation in assigned projects, ensuring adherence to sponsor timelines, expectations, and compliance with ICON/client KPIs, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure that each project has a comprehensive site activation plan, conducting studies effectively in accordance with the plan.
• Lead sponsor initiatives such as kick-off meetings, bid defenses, project updates, status calls, and other key communications.
• Utilize project management skills to optimize performance and collaboration, ensuring successful study outcomes.

Your Profile:

You will have solid site start-up and activation experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in life sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Clinical Research environment, focusing on Start-Up experience.
• Strong project management skills, with a deep understanding of regulatory and submission processes in various countries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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