Global Site Activation Lead

IQVIA; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 245,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Warszawa is seeking an experienced Site Activation Leader to drive strategic, operational and financial delivery across studies and regions, accelerating patient enrollment and managing ethics/regulatory submissions and contracting.

You will lead start-up delivery from pre-award through activation, ensuring timelines and budgets are met, while maintaining regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Clinical research

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

IQVIA in Warszawa is seeking an experienced Site Activation Leader to drive strategic, operational and financial delivery across studies and regions, accelerating patient enrollment and managing ethics/regulatory submissions and contracting.

You will lead start-up delivery from pre-award through activation, ensuring timelines and budgets are met, while maintaining regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.