[Hiring] Site Activation Manager @ICON plc

Role Description

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. As a Senior Manager, Site Activation at ICON, you will lead and oversee the global site activation process for clinical trials, ensuring timely site identification, feasibility, and activation.

You will oversee site start-up and activation operations, balancing quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the global site activation process, including site identification, feasibility, site contracting, and initiation activities, to ensure timely and compliant study start-up.
• Managing a team of site activation professionals, providing leadership, mentorship, and ensuring high performance and adherence to timelines.
• Collaborating with clinical operations, project management, regulatory teams, and sponsors to align on site activation objectives and priorities.
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to site activation timelines, identifying potential bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensuring that site activation processes comply with regulatory standards, including GCP, ICH guidelines, and local regulatory requirements.
• Driving process improvements to optimize the site activation process, enhance efficiency, and reduce timelines for study start-up.
• Providing strategic guidance on risk management and mitigation strategies for site activation activities across multiple clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Extensive experience in clinical trial site activation, with a strong understanding of global regulatory requirements and clinical operations.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing timelines, budgets, and resources for clinical trial start-up activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with sponsors and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and site activation tools.
• Knowledge of risk management strategies and experience in resolving challenges related to site activation in clinical trials.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 30%).

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.