Site Activation Manager (Global)

IQVIA; Bogotá; A distancia; COP 303.010.000 - 471.349.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation Manager (Global) to lead strategic, operational, and financial delivery of activation activities across studies and regions. This homebased, sponsor-facing role accelerates site activation to support timely patient enrollment, including site identification, ethics/regulatory submissions, and site contracting.

The role requires 7+ years in clinical research with 3+ years in leadership, strong communication, and stakeholder management to collaborate with

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in clinical research, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven international project experience across multiple regions.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic oversight and project management for global or multi-regional Site Activation activities.
• Lead start-up delivery (pre-award through activation) and lifecycle maintenance in compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute the Site Activation Management Plan aligned with study strategy and scope of work.
• Collaborate with internal teams, regions, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient study start-up execution.
• Oversee regulatory submissions, approvals, contracts, and essential document processes.
• Assess regulatory landscapes and contribute to regulatory intelligence and strategy.
• Identify risks and propose practical solutions to support study delivery and bid processes.
• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and maintenance of project systems, timelines, and documentation.
• Support business development, including bid defense and client engagement activities.
• Mentor and coach team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support customer-facing activities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Descripción del empleo

São Paulo, Brazil

Mexico City, Mexico

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bogota, Colombia

Full time

R1548815

Internal Job Description

Site Activation Manager (Global)

Sponsor Facing

Homebased

Job Overview

Lead and manage the strategic, operational, and financial delivery of Site Activation activities across assigned studies and regions. This role is responsible for accelerating site activation to support timely patient enrollment, including Site Identification and Selection, Ethics and Regulatory submissions, and Site Contracting in line with sponsor and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and project management for global or multi-regional Site Activation activities.
• Lead start-up delivery (pre-award through activation) and lifecycle maintenance in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.
• Develop and execute the Site Activation Management Plan aligned with study strategy and scope of work.
• Collaborate with internal teams, regions, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient study start-up execution.
• Oversee regulatory submissions, approvals, contracts, and essential document processes.
• Assess regulatory landscapes and contribute to regulatory intelligence and strategy.
• Identify risks and propose practical solutions to support study delivery and bid processes.
• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and maintenance of project systems, timelines, and documentation.
• Support business development, including bid defense and client engagement activities.
• Mentor and coach team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support customer-facing activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in clinical research, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven international project experience across multiple regions.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead through others and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Leadership and team development
• Regulatory and clinical trial expertise
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Quality and compliance focus

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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