Manager, Feasibility and Site Activation - Contracts

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

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About The Position

Manager, FSA ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. 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.

Requirements

• 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 (approximately 15%)
• Having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Responsibilities

• Managing FSA project teams to deliver country and site feasibility, start-up strategies, and activation activities in line with timelines and quality expectations.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager