Global Site Activation Leader – Clinical Start-Up

IQVIA Holdings Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation leader to drive strategic, operational, and financial delivery for assigned studies and regions. You will accelerate site activation, manage ethics/regulatory submissions, site contracting, and start-up lifecycle to support timely patient enrollment.

Responsibilities include global oversight, cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 5-7 years in clinical research with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven international project experience across multiple regions.
• Strong leadership, PM and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic, operational, and financial delivery of Site Activation across studies and regions.
• Provide strategic oversight and project management for global or multi-regional activation.
• Lead start-up delivery and lifecycle maintenance in line with ICH-GCP and timelines.
• Develop and execute the Site Activation Management Plan aligned with study strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams, regions, and external stakeholders for efficient start-up execution.
• Oversee regulatory submissions, approvals, contracts and essential document processes.
• Mentor and coach team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support customer-facing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Site Activation leader to drive strategic, operational, and financial delivery for assigned studies and regions. You will accelerate site activation, manage ethics/regulatory submissions, site contracting, and start-up lifecycle to support timely patient enrollment.

Responsibilities include global oversight, cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and maintaining strong client relationships.