Remote Site Activation Lead — Clinical Start-Up Expert

Parexel

Baton Rouge (LA)

Remote

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Site Activation Leader to join our remote team. You will provide expert planning and oversight for clinical trial site activation, driving on-time initiation across multiple studies and therapeutic areas.

You will lead feasibility, site selection, regulatory strategy, and documentation, coordinating with project management, site activation teams, and clients to deliver high-quality trial starts with efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field.
4-7 years of experience in clinical research operations with site activation leadership.
Strong knowledge of start-up processes and regulatory compliance.
Experience collaborating with clinical sites and investigators.

Responsibilities

Lead site activation planning and strategy from feasibility through last activation.
Coordinate the study critical path including regulatory, ethics, and activation milestones.
Monitor progress, identify delays and risks, and drive cross‑functional resolution.
Serve as liaison among project management, site activation, and operations leadership.
Manage client relationships and act as SME for start-up accounts.