Description
As a Manager, Feasibility and Site Activation (FSA) at ICON, you will lead teams responsible for delivering high-quality feasibility assessments and efficient site activation for global clinical trials.
Your focus will be on coordinating site start-up and activation delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing FSA project teams to deliver country and site feasibility, start-up strategies, and activation activities in line with timelines and quality expectations.
- Accountable for resourcing, utilization, forecasting and headcount control, to ensure staffing levels are conducive to operational and financial success.
- Overseeing the coordination of essential documents, regulatory and ethics submissions, and contract/start-up packages for assigned studies.
- Reviewing feasibility data, assumptions, and risks, and partnering with stakeholders to develop mitigation plans and realistic start-up forecasts.
- Collaborating with business development and operational teams to support proposals, bid defences, and customer meetings with robust FSA input.
- Monitoring performance metrics for feasibility and site activation, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to FSA staff, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
You will have solid site start-up and activation experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team. Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in clinical research with a strong focus on feasibility, site selection, and study start-up.
- Proven ability to manage projects or teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Strong analytical and planning skills, with experience interpreting feasibility data and operational metrics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience.
- Continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on quality, predictability, and operational excellence.
- Willingness to travel as required (minimal).
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- 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