Remote Senior Site Activation Lead

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work across global teams

Professional development

Mentoring and leadership opportunities

Impactful clinical research

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Site Activation Manager (US/Canada) to lead study start-up and site activation for clinical programs. This remote role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring regulatory readiness across the US and Canada.

You will mentor activation colleagues, drive process improvements, and contribute to important trials with global partners. A strong background in CRO/pharma start-up, robust communication, and risk management are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field or equivalent combination with 4+ years CRO/pharma experience.
• 7+ years of experience in CRO/pharma focusing on start-up, PM, or site management.
• Strong leadership, organization, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead study start-up and site activation activities for assigned projects.
• Drive collaboration to ensure site activation milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Analyze site activation metrics, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Partner with project teams to expedite site qualification and regulatory activities.
• Communicate project status, timelines, and risks to stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate tracking and budgeting of site activation activities.
• Contribute to proposals and business development initiatives related to site activation.
• Coach and mentor Site Activation Managers and support process improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Clinical research

Site activation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field

Two-year degree + 4 years clinical research experience

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Site Activation Manager (US/Canada) to lead study start-up and site activation for clinical programs. This remote role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring regulatory readiness across the US and Canada.

You will mentor activation colleagues, drive process improvements, and contribute to important trials with global partners. A strong background in CRO/pharma start-up, robust communication, and risk management are