Remote Senior Site Activation Manager

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 107,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is looking for a Senior Site Activation Manager to lead study start-up and site activation across therapeutic areas, partnering with sponsors, investigators, and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes timely delivery, risk mitigation, and strategic guidance to ensure compliant trials.

You will mentor other Site Activation Managers, influence SOPs and process improvements, and contribute to proposals and budgets while ensuring adherence to ICH GCP and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy, or related science field.
• Seven or more years of CRO/pharma Start-up/ Site Management experience.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA/EU directives, and 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.
• Contribute to proposals, budgets, bid defense activities, and other business development initiatives related to site activation.
• Coach and mentor Site Activation Managers while supporting the development of SOPs, best practices, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with ICH GCP, applicable regulations, SOPs, and study-specific requirements throughout the site activation lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is looking for a Senior Site Activation Manager to lead study start-up and site activation across therapeutic areas, partnering with sponsors, investigators, and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes timely delivery, risk mitigation, and strategic guidance to ensure compliant trials.

You will mentor other Site Activation Managers, influence SOPs and process improvements, and contribute to proposals and budgets while ensuring adherence to ICH GCP and regulatory