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Study Site Management Specialist

About the role

• 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, ICON/client KPIs, SOPs, and regulatory standards
• Ensure each project has a comprehensive site activation plan and conduct studies 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
• Manage day-to-day site start-up and activation activities and support the team to deliver quality outcomes

• 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%)
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

• 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