Global Site Activation Manager, Sponsor Dedicated, Poland

IQVIA LLC; Warszawa; Remote; PLN 202,000 - 374,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA LLC is seeking a Site Activation Manager to lead global start-up activities and accelerate patient enrollment across studies and regions. The role requires strategic oversight, regulatory coordination, and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will manage site initiation, contracting, and essential documents, while mentoring teams and supporting business development efforts. This is a sponsor-facing, home-based position with international scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 7+ years in clinical research, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in international multi-region projects.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

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.
• Develop and execute the Site Activation Management Plan.
• Collaborate with internal teams, regions, and external stakeholders to enable study start-up.
• Oversee regulatory submissions, approvals, contracts, and essential documents.
• Identify risks and propose practical solutions to support study delivery and bid processes.
• Ensure tracking, reporting, and maintenance of project systems and timelines.
• Support business development, including bid defense and client engagement.
• Mentor and coach team members and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support customer-facing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Site Activation Manager (Global) Sponsor Facing Home-based 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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is zł201,500.00 - zł374,100.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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.