Site Activation Manager

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

## Site Activation ManagerApply: Remote: Republic of Singapore, Singapore: Full time: Posted Today: JR103132**Who we are**We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.**Why Worldwide**We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!## Make an Impact as a Site Activation Manager at WorldwidePlay a key role in accelerating the delivery of clinical research by leading site activation activities across assigned studies and therapeutic areas. In this position, you'll drive study start-up strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and help ensure clinical sites are ready to enroll patients efficiently and compliantly.You'll serve as a central point of accountability for site activation activities, partnering with sponsors, project teams, sites, and regulatory stakeholders to keep critical milestones on track. Your expertise in study start-up, risk management, and stakeholder engagement will directly contribute to the successful delivery of clinical trials.Working in a collaborative global environment, you'll have the opportunity to influence processes, support operational excellence, and help deliver quality outcomes that advance innovative therapies for patients worldwide.## Where You'll WorkThis is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in Singapore. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.## What You'll Do* 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.## What You'll Bring* 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.