Remote Senior Site Activation Lead

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Kansas City (KS); Remote; USD 107,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Site Activation Manager II to lead start-up and activation of clinical research sites across complex studies. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver timely study outcomes.

The role requires extensive CRO/pharma start-up experience, strong leadership, and expert knowledge of ICH GCP and regulatory standards, with remote work options for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical/biological/health/pharmacy or related field, or two-year degree plus four years clinical research experience.
• Minimum seven years of CRO or pharmaceutical industry experience in start-up management, project management, site management, or related clinical research.
• Strong leadership, project management, planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Thorough understanding of clinical trial start-up, site activation processes, clinical project execution, and overall project planning.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines and applicable FDA, EU, and national clinical trial regulations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Strong written and spoken English and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee study start-up and site activation activities across assigned clinical research projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and accountability for site activation deliverables, timelines, and project performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure critical path activities are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor site identification, qualification, essential document collection, regulatory submissions, and contract progression activities.
• Assess project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues to support on-time study delivery.
• Track, analyze, and communicate site activation metrics, milestones, and project status to sponsors and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with project teams to develop and maintain site activation plans and ensure work scope and budgets reflect study requirements.
• Contribute to proposals, budgets, bid defenses, and other business development initiatives.
• Coach and mentor Site Activation Managers while supporting process improvements, SOP development, and best practice implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Planning

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Cross-cultural communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical/biological/health/pharmacy or related field

Two-year degree + four years clinical research experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Site Activation Manager II to lead start-up and activation of clinical research sites across complex studies. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver timely study outcomes.

The role requires extensive CRO/pharma start-up experience, strong leadership, and expert knowledge of ICH GCP and regulatory standards, with remote work options for qualified candidates.