Remote Senior Site Activation Lead (Study Start-up)

Worldwide Clinical Trials Holdings, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Site Activation Manager to lead study start-up and site activation across therapeutic areas. You will partner with sponsors, project teams, investigators, and cross‑functional colleagues to ensure milestones are met, budgets tracked, and risks mitigated.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance with ICH GCP, and continuous process improvements. The position is remote with collaboration across time zones and requires a life sciences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy, or related science field or two-year degree plus four years of clinical research experience.
• Seven or more years of CRO and/or pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Start-up Management, Project Management, and/or Site Management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of site activation processes, clinical project planning and execution, and country- or region-specific regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee study start-up and site activation activities, serving as the primary point of accountability for assigned projects.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure critical site activation milestones and deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage and analyze site activation metrics, identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans to support study success.
• Partner with project teams to accelerate site qualification, selection, regulatory, and essential document collection activities.
• Communicate project status, timelines, risks, and outcomes to sponsors, project leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure site activation activities are accurately tracked, budgeted, and maintained in accordance with project requirements and change management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Site Activation Manager to lead study start-up and site activation across therapeutic areas. You will partner with sponsors, project teams, investigators, and cross‑functional colleagues to ensure milestones are met, budgets tracked, and risks mitigated.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance with ICH GCP, and continuous process improvements. The position is remote with collaboration across time zones and requires a life sciences