Site Activation Lead

IRE

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Site Activation Lead - Sao Paulo, Brazil ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development 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. What You Will Do: You will manage day-to-day site start-up and activation activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes. This is a cross‑functional role, managing contracts, clinical supplies, to ensure timely site activation and compliance 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. Leads the Study Start‑Up (SSUA) phase, overseeing site selection visits, SIV readiness, regulatory submissions, logistic supplies, and coordination with global teams. Your Profile: You will have solid site start-up and activation experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in life sciences.
• Minimum of 5 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.
• Advanced English Level
• Proven ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 15%)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Leads the Study Start‑Up (SSUA) phase, overseeing site selection visits, SIV readiness, regulatory submissions, logistic supplies, and coordination with global teams.

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees