Senior Site Activation Leader — Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 107,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Site Activation Manager II to lead the start-up and activation of clinical research sites across complex studies. You will drive timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory readiness to support timely patient access.

This remote role collaborates with global teams, mentors colleagues, and contributes to process improvements, SOP development, and operational excellence across site activation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field or equivalent clinical research experience.
• 7+ years of CRO/pharma start-up/site management experience.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee study start-up and site activation activities across assigned projects.
• Serve as primary point of contact for site activation deliverables, timelines, and performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure critical path activities are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor site identification, regulatory submissions, and contract progression.
• Assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues to support on-time delivery.
• Track activation metrics and status to sponsors and internal stakeholders.
• Develop site activation plans with project teams and reflect study requirements in scope and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Site management

Clinical research

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Site Activation Manager II to lead the start-up and activation of clinical research sites across complex studies. You will drive timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory readiness to support timely patient access.

This remote role collaborates with global teams, mentors colleagues, and contributes to process improvements, SOP development, and operational excellence across site activation projects.