Site Selection Lead

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

1d • Remote

About The Position

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation focused on accelerating the delivery of new medicines and treatments to patients. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are central to our operations. We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Selection Lead to join ICON’s Accellacare team. This role provides functional leadership for the Site Selection process for the Accellacare Site Network, aligning with the approved country and site strategy. The Site Selection Lead will collaborate with Project Managers (PM), Clinical Trial Managers (CTM), and Sponsors to ensure the timely achievement of the Last Site Selected Milestone. This position is part of Accellacare, a component of ICON's clinical research network, dedicated to enhancing the clinical trial experience for both patients and sponsors through a global site network designed for improved access, efficiency, and outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of site selection and/or feasibility experience at either a clinical research site, CRO, or sponsor company
• Demonstrated ability to interpret clinical trial protocols and translate study requirements into site selection criteria, feasibility assessments, and site-specific operational needs
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, FDA/EMA regulations, and clinical research requirements
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with experience evaluating site performance, feasibility data, and recruitment projections
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present recommendations and build relationships with sponsors, investigators, and internal stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or other related field

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all site selection activities across assigned clinical studies
• Lead end-to-end site selection strategy, partnering with cross-functional teams, sponsors, and country feasibility managers to ensure successful study execution
• Develop and implement protocol-specific site selection criteria, site profiles, questionnaires, ranking methodologies, and recruitment strategies
• Collaborate with Study Start-Up and Project Management teams to deliver site activation milestones, including First Patient In (FPI), on time and within budget
• Oversee site outreach activities, providing leadership, training, performance management, and mentorship to site selection team members
• Conduct site due diligence, feasibility assessments, and risk evaluations to ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and selection of high-performing investigative sites
• Monitor study budgets, timelines, resource utilization, and key performance metrics, providing accurate tracking, reporting, and strategic recommendations to sponsors and project teams
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of feasibility, recruitment, and site selection data while maintaining documentation in applicable systems
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, support business development efforts, and provide strategic expertise on site and country selection planning

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: Senior