[Hiring] Site Activation Manager @Worldwide Clinical Trials

Role Description

Play a key role in accelerating the delivery of clinical research by leading site activation activities across assigned studies and therapeutic areas. In this position, you'll drive study start-up strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and help ensure clinical sites are ready to enroll patients efficiently and compliantly.

You'll serve as a central point of accountability for site activation activities, partnering with sponsors, project teams, sites, and regulatory stakeholders to keep critical milestones on track. Your expertise in study start-up, risk management, and stakeholder engagement will directly contribute to the successful delivery of clinical trials.

Working in a collaborative global environment, you'll have the opportunity to influence processes, support operational excellence, and help deliver quality outcomes that advance innovative therapies for patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy, or related science field, or equivalent education/training combined with relevant clinical research experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment, preferably in Start-up Management, Project Management, and/or Site Management.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial start-up activities, regulatory processes, and global clinical research operations.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines, FDA/EU Clinical Trial Directives, and applicable national regulatory requirements.
• Proven project management, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management capabilities with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent collaboration, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Requirements

• Lead study start-up and site activation activities for assigned projects, serving as the primary point of contact and accountability for delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure site activation milestones are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Drive the collection, tracking, analysis, and management of essential study documentation and site activation deliverables.
• Partner with project teams to support site qualification, selection, feasibility, and site identification activities as needed.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key updates to sponsors, project leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop risk assessments and mitigation plans to proactively address challenges that may impact study timelines or deliverables.
• Monitor budgets, track out-of-scope activities, and support change order processes to maintain financial and operational oversight.
• Establish and interpret site activation metrics and KPIs, using insights to drive performance improvements and corrective actions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, SOP development, training activities, and business development efforts, including proposals and bid defense support.

Company Description

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.