Remote Site Activation Leader for Global Trials

Worldwide; Singapore; Remote; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Site Activation Manager for a fully remote role based in Singapore. You will lead study start-up and site activation activities, coordinating cross-functional teams to keep milestones on track and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in life sciences and at least 4 years in a CRO/pharma setting, with strong regulatory, ICH GCP, and risk management expertise. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy, or related science field, or equivalent education/training combined with relevant clinical research experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment, preferably in Start-up Management, Project Management, and/or Site Management.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial start-up activities, regulatory processes, and global clinical research operations.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines, FDA/EU Clinical Trial Directives, and applicable national regulatory requirements.
• Proven project management, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management capabilities with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent collaboration, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead study start-up and site activation activities for assigned projects, serving as the primary point of contact and accountability for delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure site activation milestones are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Drive the collection, tracking, analysis, and management of essential study documentation and site activation deliverables.
• Partner with project teams to support site qualification, selection, feasibility, and site identification activities as needed.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key updates to sponsors, project leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop risk assessments and mitigation plans to proactively address challenges that may impact study timelines or deliverables.
• Monitor budgets, track out-of-scope activities, and support change order processes to maintain financial and operational oversight.
• Establish and interpret site activation metrics and KPIs, using insights to drive performance improvements and corrective actions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, SOP development, training activities, and business development efforts, including proposals and bid defense support.

Skills

Site activation

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical research

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-cultural communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a medical/biological/health science

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Site Activation Manager for a fully remote role based in Singapore. You will lead study start-up and site activation activities, coordinating cross-functional teams to keep milestones on track and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in life sciences and at least 4 years in a CRO/pharma setting, with strong regulatory, ICH GCP, and risk management expertise. Fluency in English is required.