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Site Activation Lead

Salary

€45,040-€56,300 per year

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Description

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON's global expertise.

As a Site Activation Lead at ICON, you will advance clinical trial start-up activities by understanding client objectives and assist in the development of the plan for country and site distribution.

Responsibilities

You will manage day-to-day site start-up and activation activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

  • 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, and compliance with ICON/client KPIs, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure that each project has a comprehensive site activation plan, conducting studies effectively 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.

Your Profile

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, preferably in life sciences.
  • Minimum of 4 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%).

Rewards & Benefits

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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://icon.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/broadbean_external/job/Italy-Milan/Site-Activation-Lead_JR161634-1

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