Global Site Activation Leader — Accelerate Trials

IQVIA; Oeiras; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation Manager to lead study start-up activities across global programs, partnering with sponsors, sites and cross-functional teams to accelerate patient enrollment and delivery. You will drive regulatory submissions, ethics approvals and contracting while ensuring compliance and timelines.

In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse, global team to develop activation plans, manage risks, and deliver strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience in site activation, start-up, regulatory affairs or clinical operations.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, trial regulations and ethics processes.
• Experience managing timelines, budgets, risks and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead study start-up activities across global, regional and country programs.
• Develop and implement Site Activation Plans aligned to study strategy.
• Drive start-up timelines and milestones and manage regulatory strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and regulatory documents while ensuring compliance.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Site activation

Clinical operations

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation Manager to lead study start-up activities across global programs, partnering with sponsors, sites and cross-functional teams to accelerate patient enrollment and delivery. You will drive regulatory submissions, ethics approvals and contracting while ensuring compliance and timelines.

In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse, global team to develop activation plans, manage risks, and deliver strategic insights.