Senior Site Activation Lead/Site Activation Lead at ICON plc

Site Activation Lead

• As a Site Activation Lead at ICON, you would advance clinical trial start-up activities by understanding the client objectives and assist in the development of the plan for country and site distribution. We pride ourselves on our amazing company culture, where we work as one team to achieve industry-leading results.

Role Summary

• Lead clinical trial start-up activities by understanding the client objectives and assist in the development of the plan for country and site distribution
• Oversees day to day delivery of all aspects of site activation in the projects assigned.
• Ensures that each project has a site activation plan and that the study is being conducted in accordance with that plan and in an effective manner which meets sponsor timelines and expectations and is in compliance with ICON/client KPIs, ICON/client SOPs, reporting norms, appropriate regulations and ICON's quality standards
• Lead sponsor initiatives such as kick-off meetings, bid defences, project update and status calls, and other communications
• Utilize project management skills to optimize performance and collaboration to ensure successful study outcomes

What you need for a Site Activation Lead

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in life sciences
• Minimum of 5 year of experience in a Clinical Research environment, focusing on Start Up experience
• Project management skill set
• Understanding of regulatory and submission processes in many different countries
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Sr. Site Activation Lead

• As a Senior Site Activation Lead at ICON, you are accountable for driving and accelerating the activation of investigator sites. Additionally you will be accountable for the implementation and completion of site activation activities for global, complex projects. As a Senior Site Activation Lead you will work cross functionally throughout ICON and with ICON sponsors, ensuring a positive customer experience throughout the relationship!

The role

• Primary SSU point of contact for designated global projects and programs
• Accountable for developing successful sponsor relationships, proven through consistently high sponsor satisfaction scores in SSU, contributing to the retention and repeat business.
• Working cross-functionally to ensure sites and countries optimize accelerated delivery of the project
• Risk management and mitigation strategies within site activation to ensure timely delivery
• Ensure stringent oversight of project in terms of timely and quality delivery of key landmarks
• Accountable for management of sponsor expectations and ensuring compliance with ICON / Sponsor critical metrics; SOPs; and quality standards.
• Responsible for the study start up budget, including resources; timelines; rates and margins.

What you need for a Sr. Site Activation Lead

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in life sciences
• In depth proven experience within clinical research, specifically in the clinical studies regulatory environment.
• Excellent Leadership skills, developed with a collaborative approach to driving performance and success
• Experience in successful management and delivery of study deliverables, ideally with proven experience in the oversight of project management and staff in a multi-country / global environment.
• Cross functional leadership and influencing skills
• Strong planning and organization skills within a time pressured environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, fluent in English

Benefits of Working in ICON:

• Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.