Senior Site Activation Lead

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ICON plc

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology • Healthcare Insurance

ICON plc is a global provider of clinical, consulting, and commercial services across various sectors in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. They offer a wide range of clinical solutions, including decentralised clinical trials, cardiac safety solutions, early clinical laboratories, and medical imaging. ICON also provides technology solutions that support drug development from early phases to post-marketing. Their therapeutic expertise spans cardiovascular, oncology, internal medicine, and more, with a strong focus on transformative therapies like cell and gene therapies and biosimilars. ICON is recognized as a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO), regularly providing thought leadership and contributing to industry publications and events. Their services are tailored to optimize clinical trials, offer regulatory intelligence, and deliver real-world evidence through robust data analysis and patient-centric solutions.

📋 Description

• Oversee site start-up and activation workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations • Lead and manage the end-to-end site activation process, including site identification, feasibility assessments, contract negotiations, and regulatory submissions • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of site activation milestones and the smooth initiation of clinical trials • Monitor site activation progress and resolve challenges or bottlenecks to ensure on-time study start-up • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members involved in site activation activities • Maintain communication with internal stakeholders and external site teams to ensure alignment on activation goals and timelines

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, clinical research, or a related field • Extensive experience in site activation, clinical trial start-up, or project management within the clinical research industry • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment • Strong knowledge of regulatory and contractual requirements for clinical site activation • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 20%)

🏖️ 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