IQVIA
Life Sciences
SiteActivationManager
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“Site Activation Manager at IQVIA. Skills: Site activation, Project management, Stakeholder management. Lead strategic delivery. Lead operational delivery”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Minimum 7 years’ experience in clinical research, 3+ years in a leadership role, Proven international project experience, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Deliver projects on time, Deliver projects within scope, Deliver projects within budget, Lead through others, Maintain effective cross-functional relationships
Nice to Have
Leadership and project management skills
What You'll Do.
Lead strategic delivery
Lead operational delivery
Lead financial delivery
Manage Site Activation activities
Accelerate site activation
Support timely patient enrollment
Manage Site Identification
Manage Site Selection
Manage Ethics submissions
Manage Regulatory submissions
Manage Site Contracting
Provide strategic oversight
Provide project management
Lead start-up delivery
Lead lifecycle maintenance
Develop Site Activation Management Plan
Execute Site Activation Management Plan
Collaborate with internal teams
Collaborate with regions
Collaborate with external stakeholders
Ensure efficient study start-up execution
Oversee regulatory approvals
Oversee essential document processes
Assess regulatory landscapes
Contribute to regulatory intelligence
Contribute to regulatory strategy
Propose practical solutions
Support study delivery
Support bid processes
Ensure accurate tracking
Ensure accurate reporting
Ensure maintenance of project systems
Ensure maintenance of timelines
Ensure maintenance of documentation
Support business development
Support client engagement activities
Contribute to continuous improvement
Build client relationships
Maintain client relationships
Support customer-facing activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; Regions; External stakeholders; Cross-functional relationships
Communication Scope
Negotiation; Stakeholder management
Process & Methodology
Project management, Manage multiple priorities, Deliver projects on time, Deliver projects within scope, Deliver projects within budget
Full Job Description
**Site Activation Manager (Global)** **Sponsor Facing** **Homebased** **Job Overview** Lead and manage the strategic, operational, and financial delivery of Site Activation activities across assigned studies and regions. This role is responsible for accelerating site activation to support timely patient enrollment, including Site Identification and Selection, Ethics and Regulatory submissions, and Site Contracting in line with sponsor and company requirements. **Key Responsibilities** * Provide strategic oversight and project management for global or multi-regional Site Activation activities. * Lead start-up delivery (pre-award through activation) and lifecycle maintenance in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. * Develop and execute the Site Activation Management Plan aligned with study strategy and scope of work. * Collaborate with internal teams, regions, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient study start-up execution. * Oversee regulatory submissions, approvals, contracts, and essential document processes. * Assess regulatory landscapes and contribute to regulatory intelligence and strategy. * Identify risks and propose practical solutions to support study delivery and bid processes. * Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and maintenance of project systems, timelines, and documentation. * Support business development, including bid defense and client engagement activities. * Mentor and coach team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. * Build and maintain strong client relationships and support customer-facing activities. **Qualifications & Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field. * Minimum 7 years’ experience in clinical research, including 3+ years in a leadership role. * Proven international project experience across multiple regions. * Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities. * Demonstrated ability to deliver project
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