Senior Clinical Site Activation Lead — Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Phoenix (AZ); 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 globally. This remote role offers collaboration across time zones and tight cross-functional coordination with sponsors, regulatory bodies, and sites.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in CRO/pharma start-up/project/site management, strong leadership, and expertise in ICH GCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical/science field or 2-year degree + 4 years clinical research experience.
• 7+ years CRO/pharma experience in start-up, project, site management or related clinical research functions.
• Strong leadership and multitasking with global cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines and FDA/EU regulations.

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 proactively escalation 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 defense activities, and other business development initiatives related to site activation.
• Coach and mentor Site Activation Managers while supporting process improvements, SOP development, and best-practice implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Site activation

Cross-cultural communication

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical/biological/health sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Digital systems

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Site Activation Manager II to lead start-up and activation of clinical research sites globally. This remote role offers collaboration across time zones and tight cross-functional coordination with sponsors, regulatory bodies, and sites.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in CRO/pharma start-up/project/site management, strong leadership, and expertise in ICH GCP guidelines.