Clinical Site Activation Lead

Parexel; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Site Care Partner to liaise with investigative sites across a study lifecycle, driving start-up, activation, recruitment, and QA to maintain patient safety and data quality. You will build relationships with sites and CRO partners, coordinate site qualification, SIVs, and ongoing site support, while leveraging data analytics to identify risks and optimize study delivery.

This role requires strong communication, travel, and regulatory knowledge to ensure timely enrollment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or RN in a related field; estimate at least 5 years’ experience.
• English is required; local language proficiency preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Qualifies and activates assigned sites for study start-up.
• Supports country/outreach surveys and site selection activities.
• Maintains protocol knowledge and site readiness.
• Manages Site Qualification, SIV coordination and activation items.
• Ensures documentation and training for site activation.
• Collaborates with CRA to ensure monitoring readiness.
• Maintains relationships with site organizations and strategic partners.
• Escalates and resolves site issues with vendors and contracts.
• Oversees IP and ancillary supplies strategy for sites.
• Supports enrollment delivery with CRA.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Site management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or RN in a related field

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Site Care Partner to liaise with investigative sites across a study lifecycle, driving start-up, activation, recruitment, and QA to maintain patient safety and data quality. You will build relationships with sites and CRO partners, coordinate site qualification, SIVs, and ongoing site support, while leveraging data analytics to identify risks and optimize study delivery.

This role requires strong communication, travel, and regulatory knowledge to ensure timely enrollment and